The single was released to raise money for charity and was endorsed by the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP).

[3] The song also drew allegations of racism for the verse: "The leaders committed a cardinal sin / Open the borders let them all come in / Illegal immigrants in every town / Stand up and be counted Blair and Brown."

[4] A debate over the song was featured on the BBC's Newsnight programme where UKIP spokesman Winston McKenzie, himself of Caribbean origin, praised the song and likened it to Elvis Presley and The Beatles' adaptation of predominantly black musical styles, while BBC Asian Network's DJ Nihal was critical of it, stating "that it made my ears vomit.

However, the Red Cross declined the donation stating: "As a neutral organisation, we cannot benefit from something which overtly supports one political party."

[6] "UKIP Calypso" was released on Angel Air Records, a UK independent label, and Farage put out an appeal for people to make it a number one hit.