There are countless dancehall ‘riddims’ recorded in Jamaica annually. Most artists have a different recording approach whenever they are selected by producers to help make their project a hit.
Singer Lavisch says once she hears the beat, she knows where to take the song. That was the method for You Jah Jah which is done on the Holland Bamboo beat.
“Honestly, I do this by heart. When I voiced (on the) Holland Bamboo riddim, it is more of a peaceful entry, saying not to be too worried,” she explained.
Produced by Mary Nicole John for Cocojamz Musik, the Holland Bamboo compilation album was released in February. It has 10 songs, mainly by emerging acts.
Lavisch has been recording since she was 11 years-old. Her first song, Shelly-Ann, was a tribute to Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who hails from the Kingston community of Waterhouse where Lavisch lives.
She has since recorded a series of message songs including Do Better, Better Days, Freedom Fighter and Ghetto Youths. As for her approach to songwriting, Lavisch says, “My influence mostly comes from my surroundings.”
Other artists and songs on the Holland Bamboo are Lutan Fyah – Never Turn Up, Imeru Tafari – Help Mi Jah, Teflon Young King – Mankind, Ghandi – Marijuana Love and Karbon – Hesitate.
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