The latest recorded message for the fans produced by the duo Sly and Robbie is ‘Give The Youth Dem An Income’. The song is written and sung by artiste Survivalist, who is being made popular with this hit by the prominent producing team. Survivalist who is no stranger to the music scene has the new name The Anointed One replacing Da’ Living Survivor.
The release of new Reggae track follows the recent announcement of a Grammy nomination in the Best Reggae Album category for the duo – Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.
POSITIVE
According to The Examiner magazine, “the conscious track tackles the ever-growing issue of unemployment within Jamaican society and calls for the government and potential employers to offer young people chances to make positive and constructive changes to their communities.”
One line that will resound for listeners is “Give The Youths dem a income, you will see a better outcome.”
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Survivalist in this original is bent on paving a better future. He encourages the suffering young people across Jamaica through their struggles to make ends meet for their families. He belts “When I see unemployment, no enjoyment, pure frustration, mi feel so torment. Nuff excitement over one indictment, jus’ another day filled with disappointment.”
Giving hope he sings, “Mi seh we got to come up with an I.D.E.A, Drugs is not my cup of T.E.A, I doe wah be caught by no D.E.A, cause too much youths a tun up M.I.A.”
Sly and Robbie underlines his messages with the strategic placement of drumbeats and bass guitar notes, and hints of the impressive vocals of Adena Myrie- Buju Banton’s sister.
‘Give The youth Dem An income’ is slated for future charts, and by the catchy rhythm the song is set to make manager and label owner Super Power Records proud. Steve Power, the man behind the Super Power Records had sound input in legendary acts such as Shabba Ranks, Super Cat and Admiral Bailey.
ABOUT THE ARTISTE:
Born in Kingston, Jamaica Survivalist grew up in Central Village St. Catherine. Shackled by an environment poverty and violence, he discovered music as an escape route at age 12. By then, he was tuning into the work of reggae icons such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Garnett Silk and only in due time would he join up with hometown friend, Luciano, who took him on a tour.
Soon the world was a platform for his burning mission.
‘Give The Youth Dem a Income‘ the latest of his heart piercing messages can be heard on Survivalist’s official Reverbnation page (http://www.reverbnation.com/KingSurvivalist) and Super Power Records’ official MySpace page.
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