Original and Unplugged Versions of “Cyah Behave” Chart Highlighting Appeal
Cyah Behave by Voice, released on January 7, opens with the chant: “Ah feel fuh woman and woman and woman and rum and woman and woman and rum…”, an almost hypnotic repetition that loops and lingers. The repetition isn’t confined to the lyrics alone. Voice delivered this track to fans in two distinct versions: the original and an unplugged.
An unplugged version, emphasizes the song’s lyrical content and melodic structure. By stripping away production, the unplugged version allows listeners to focus on the lyrics, sing along, and engage with the song in a more intimate and immersive way. For audiences, singing along or learning the lyrics is not merely a musical exercise; it functions as emotional catharsis and neurological binding, where fans internalize the song, transforming it into a personal, embodied experience. This act of musical engagement deepens the connection to the track and reinforces its cultural footprint.
A notable achievement, both versions are charting simultaneously in Trinidad & Tobago, with the original at #11 on the Apple Music Top 100 and the unplugged version at #122 in the Top 200, poised to enter the Top 100 imminently.
The dual charting underscores the scale of audience support: fans are embracing the track both with and without its riddim, effectively doubling its visibility and impact. This momentum is not confined to Trinidad & Tobago; both versions of Cyah Behave are also currently trending strongly in Grenada (with the original at #25 and the unplugged at #112 on the Apple Music Top 200) and in the UK, where it debuted on iTunes (Reggae) at #73 on Tuesday, the unplugged took the slight edge, with the original at #74 on the same day. That the unplugged version could debut higher than the original on the same day underscores the track’s lyrical strength.
The interplay between the original and unplugged versions also reflects fan behavior and engagement patterns. It suggests that fans are not only consuming the track passively; they are singing along, internalizing the lyrics, and participating in a collective experience that goes beyond streaming metrics. The unplugged version allows listeners to focus exclusively on the lyrical content, turning the act of listening into an immersive, almost performative experience. This phenomenon demonstrates that Cyah Behave’s chart positions may underestimate the actual level of fan enthusiasm and investment in the song.
The dual-version performance also provides insights into Cyah Behave’s actual popularity, especially in Trinidad & Tobago. With streaming activity divided between two versions, the track’s combined impact may exceed what any single chart position suggests. The original version alone sits at #11 on the Apple Music Top 100 in Trinidad & Tobago, but if streams from the unplugged version were aggregated, the combined performance could indicate even higher traction.
It reinforces the importance of lyrical content and audience interaction in driving sustained streaming performance. Fans’ focus on the lyrics, their willingness to learn and sing along, and the track’s appeal across multiple territories demonstrate that the song’s impact is broader than what single-version chart rankings might suggest.
The original and unplugged versions of Cyah Behave together appear to be creating a richer, more nuanced listening experience, allowing fans to interact with the music on different levels.
Performed By: Voice
Written by: Aaron St Louis, Dwayne Mendes, and Kerwin Du Bois
Produced by: Mikhail ‘Mega Mick’ Corneal, Dwayne Mendes & Lunatix Productions
Guitars & Bass by: Kyle Peters
Bass: Joshua Richardson
Live Percussion: Anthony Small
Mixed and Mastered by: Kasey Phillips, Precision Productions
A&R – International Stephen
Label: 2026 Voice the Artist under exclusive license to Diaspora Sound
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