Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies: In the sun-drenched embrace of Sangre Grande, Trinidad’s vibrant east side, a musical luminary emerges in the form of 27-year-old Denzil Coutain, better known as Coutain.
Instantly able to conjure sweet melodies, Coutain taps into the collective consciousness of the Caribbean diaspora, blending calypso, reggae, and soul with afro-infused RnB into his signature sound.
Family serves as the heartbeat of his inspiration, evident in his close ties with his grandparents and mother. Encouraged by his grandfather and uncle, Coutain transformed life’s hardships into musical expression, creating his 2019 hit “African Dancer”. He has a wonderful ability to tug at your heart strings with a sincere and infectious vocal that stays in your head long after your first listen.
With strong international support through digital platforms and editorial playlist placements, Coutain has enjoyed an organic growth to over 1.5 million streams via Apple Music & Spotify, and is currently averaging 35k monthly streams.
Continuing his musical journey with long time collaborator British music producer Dwala, this year sees the release of Coutain’s debut album “1996”. For fans of reggae, soul, and RnB, Coutain’s candid and personal vocal delivery are showcased via Dwala’s cinematic finesse. This nostalgia soaked musical journey explores themes of love, temptation, and resolution, unfolding as a modern-day love story.
Endearing you to put him on repeat, Coutain’s hypnotic vocal delivery pulls you into a meeting point of his creativity and life experience. His spirited expression continues to push the envelope of contemporary Caribbean music through his ability as both a singer and observational lyricist, positioning Coutain as a rising star in the global music landscape.