For most of his time living in South Florida, Kevens was associated with reggae and Jamaican culture. He was an avid fan of Yellowman, Super Cat, and Brigadier Jerry, as well as sound systems such as Kilamanjaro.
The singer considered an EDM pioneer, blends that sound with reggae for Legal Dreamers, his song which is number one on the Jamaica Music Countdown Reggae Chart.
Legal Dreamers, which addresses the plight of undocumented migrants in the United States, went to the top in its 23rd week on the chart which is compiled by Richard “Richie B” Burgess, one of Jamaica’s leading Disc Jockeys.
Getting a number-one song in Jamaica is a big deal for Kevens, who has roots in Guadeloupe and Haiti.
“Every artist who call themselves a reggae artist knows very well Jamaica is the only place where you need to validate yourself. This is true for me in every sense of the way. I embraced the spirit of the reggae culture like it was my own, and reaching this height humbles and verifies I have been on the right track all along,” he said.
Legal Dreamers is Kevens’ first song in two years. He was inspired to write and record it after watching the chaotic situation involving undocumented migrants from Central America at the US Southern Border in Texas.
He is pleased its message has resonated, especially in Jamaica.
“I pray for guidance before writing every song, I now know The Almighty has chosen me to get these few simple words in Legal Dreamers out to bring about awareness to the people, at this moment in time,” said Kevens.
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