“Faith can move a mountain…let love flow like water from a fountain…life is just for living, erase the killing, replace with thanksgiving”
If you care to understand the motives behind some of the crimes committed in some communities across Jamaica, roots-reggae artist Inezi outlined a couple of scenarios on his latest mind-blowing track entitled “Same” produced by Twinny Ranx on the Rx Ting label. Known for articulating his thoughts, arguments and ideas clearly and effectively in his music the Global Beats Studio recording artist has once again created a mind-boggling song and video to top it all off. All ye who have ears should hear!
“Nah go tell you go be nuh gangster and go mek maggie you sponsor when me done know sey gangsters nuh live long now…”
In the most thought-provoking yet simplistic manner Inezi, inspired by real-life scenarios reiterate plights that form the basis of instabilities within communities and poor families. In a conversation with NIPnews the soft-spoken singer speak about his inspiring stories behind the music, “when hunger strikes and the unbearable pain a man feel inna him belly mek him get angry there’s no telling that man to cool it. When today is shaping out to be the same as yesterday or, when a man can say a nuff time mi deh yah and mi head mad enuh and mi sey no sah mi nah go tan yah and suffer like nuh fool enuh then decide to duh road there’s no telling what that man is capable of doing.” Hunger breathes anger and that anger is what drives crime in many instances.
“I know how it feels fi nuh eat a proper meal in days, yet a work like a slave” Inezi sings
It’s the ‘Same’ every day when the system that is put in place to help the poor and needy is also the same system that creates the poor and needy. It’s the same when employment in a developing country can be burdensome for those who earn a minimum wage that is insufficient to properly feed a family three square meals for a day.
“Better be optimistic than to be a pessimist I know I can that’s why me mek dat song yah”
As Inezi’s melodies flow smoothly over the rhythm and the reality of his song sets in the Spanish Town native assuring words to “hold steadfast to the very last and pray” signals hope. Jamaica’s crime rate is overwhelming, injustice and corruption are at an all-time high, and people’s lives are crumbling under the pressure of failed economies and the failure of politicians to manage social issues and fulfil their promises to the people are wanting. In spite of it all Jamaicans remain resilient as is Inezi and other artists who continue to sing for this change.
“cause if you trip pon dat ya more than likely ago drop on your face dat gone be your disgrace”
It’s the Music that is and will always be a source of hope, reassurance, happiness, joy and inspiration for the people. “Same” by Inezi is a message from the people, it gives insight into pressing issues and the need for immediate intervention and solutions to address some of their problems. However, it is quite interesting to observe politicians’ interest in music. Some songs are so offensive and disgraceful, yet they highlight it anyway claiming it “does not define” the people, others they publicly display an appreciation of some sort when it best suit their agenda and yet, they fail every time at giving any public acknowledgement to music that tackles serious problems, offers solutions or draw attention to matters of the people in trying times. It’s the “SAME” every day from Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey days. When will it ever change?
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