Singer J talks about missing women on ‘Jah Guide’

Reggae artiste Singer J is crying out for justice with his new song, Jah Guide, for the vulnerable members of society who have been killed and whose cases have remained unsolved.

"The video shoot was excellent; we're trying to translate the lyrics to a storyline that people can relate to," he said. "These are the songs we sing to inject energy and spirituality within the family, to give a voice to ones like Jasmine Deen and others who have been lost and got no justice."

Deen, a visually impaired student of The University of the West Indies, disappeared in 2020. Another high-profile case involves social media influencer Donna-Lee Donaldson, who has been missing since July 13, 2022, and is presumed dead. Police constable Noel Maitland was arrested and is now facing trial for her murder.

The visuals for Jah Guide were directed by Caribbean Gold Group, and scenes were shot at the Kingston waterfront. There are also shots of Singer J sitting on a St Andrew hillside with the city below. Comedian Fancy Cat also makes an appearance in the video. The song was released by Boogie Down Records in February.

"Music is life, we're just putting in the work," said Singer J, whose given name is Omar Lattibeaudiere.

He is a nephew of veteran songwriter-singer Bob Andy. Hailing from the Waterhouse area in St Andrew, Singer J lived for years in Portmore, St Catherine, and made his recording debut in 1991. He scored a major hit, Hot Gal, in 2000.

In 2016, he had another major hit, Can't Stop Me Now, which connected with fans in Jamaica and abroad. The song spent many weeks on reggae charts in Jamaica, New York, the United Kingdom, and Europe.