Reggae artiste R Embassida is back on the music scene with a spanking new, anti-crime hit song titled ‘Johnny’. The track, produced by Fatah, was released on January 2 this year.
‘Johnny’ dives deep into the acidic culture that plagues most inner-city communities and serves as a warning to youths who intends to live a life of crime and violence.
The track was done on a remake version of the Bitter Blood rhythm, which was composed by the legendary production duo Steelie and Clevie.
“Growing up, my father uses to sing the song ‘Johnny be good tonight’. Johnny represents a person who wants to be recognised as the “bad boy” and earn respect in the garrison. Every community have or know a ‘Johnny’,” remarked the versatile singjay.
R Embassida said he was pleased with the support that he has been getting since the song was released. “The song has been getting a lot of support, and I am so grateful for that,” the jubilant artiste stated.
A music video for the single is set to be released in two weeks, but R Embassida said he is already back in the studio working.
“Just keep looking out for me, there is so much more music to come from me in 2025,” he said.
Priory to the release of this new single he was noticeably absent from the music scene for some time. The ‘Journey’ lyricist said this was due to an overwhelming need to spend time with his family.
“I took a break for a little while to focus on family, but behind scenes I was writing and still recording songs periodically. Music is my passion, I can never leave it, but sometimes you have to stop to appreciate life’s other gifts,” he said.
R Embassida has also released ‘Farmer Man’ featuring reggae veteran Lutan Fyah.
