Friday, September 13, 2024

16 THE WEEKEND STAR ENTERTAINMENT • September 13 - 15, 2024 @JamaicaStar www.facebook.com/JamaicaStar • www.jamaica-star.com F or Jah Bloodz, the ability to be able to transcend his message through the musical arts has always been a natural gift. Now in 2024, he is pleased with the response to his single, ‘Journey’, which features in- ternational artiste, Lareya. The journey to success for Jah Bloodz was no easy one, as expressed in his song. “We learn a lot of things on the journey but it’s not about the hype and the fame – it’s about making a difference. Mi nah run down money and fame, just a pray seh mi get what mi work for, and mi haffi give thanks to the Father, mi never inna none a dem hearse yah,” he said. The St Ann native opted to collaborate with Lareya because he felt her soft voc a l s we r e needed to raise the appeal of the track while adding an international layer of marketability. “This track is a representation of my real life, it’s meant to educate youth on how to adopt a positive mindset and understand the value of time. As I said in the song, A nuh rain dat, a blessings a fall . I try to see the glass as half full rather than half empty,” he said. “Along the way I met many trials, but my goal never changed and that is what drives every decision I make as a youth. Having Lareya on the track means that once someone hears her vocals come in, they feel inclined to listen because her sound is soothing and inviting, making Journey a masterpiece.” Currently amassing 200,000 views on its official video, Jah Bloodz shares that the single has put his career in the direction he has longed to be in. “This hit is as a result of signing to one of most supportive teams in the industry at the moment. Empress Ann Recordz has helped me hone my skills and continues to work tirelessly to push my brand and I am thankful,” he said. “I went viral with my song Exchange A Mi Place back in 2015. But because I lacked proper management, I wasn’t able to fully capitalise. I have found structure and my aim is to continue trodding in a positive vibration because I believe it’s what has granted me my current blessings.” JAH BLOODZ TALKS ABOUT HIS ‘JOURNEY’ R ecording artiste Yeshie Renee’s new single, Soft Man , taps into an old-school dancehall vibe. “The song is a playful song about the type of man women don’t fancy,” the artiste highlighted. Since its release on August 9, the feedback has been overwhelming. “A lot of females love it, and I’ve been getting great comments and feedback on social media,” she stated. “I hope it will get the recognition it deserves because it’s a solid song.” In the music game for about six years, Yeshie Renee is a versatile artiste who brings together various styles and genres in her music, inspired by her diverse upbringing. Exploring her creative gifts from as early as age five, she has participated in, and won, several talent show awards with her older brother, reggae artiste Majah Bless, as well as performing with the Tivoli High School dance team. Her first official single, Ring Ring , was released in 2019 and gained much local and international attention. “My sound is mainly reggae and dancehall, but I would say I have a mixture of styles. Being born in Jamaica and growing up in London around many different cultures, that has influenced my sound. So I would say I have an all-rounder international style,” she elaborated. With previous releases including Boom and Money Money , the artiste is working towards releasing new material, with several songs and other projects in the pipeline. She is currently in Jamaica working on her music and promoting with her team. “I recently shot a music video with NHance for our song called Strip For You, which will be out soon. I also recorded another video for a song I had done called My Story , which is about the struggles I’ve faced being from west Kingston, and making it out of that. This should be out by November,” she said. Yeshie Renee says no to soft men Yeshie Renee C ontributed C ontributed Jah Bloodz “This track is a representation of my real life, it’s meant to educate youth on how to adapt a positive mindset and understand the value of time. As I said in the song, A nuh rain dat, a blessings a fall. I try to see the glass as half full rather than half empty.”