When you feel like you have lost all hope for humanity, then young artists like Stratigy arise from the shimmers of flickering hope; this is the story of an emerging role model for all of the youths in Jamaica-born in the year 2003 as Odane Jones, this upcoming artist going by the stage moniker of Stratigy hails from St Elizabeth Jamaica and he currently attends B.B. Coke High School. He possesses that mammoth passion for music and he is influenced by some Jamaican greats such as; Beenie Man, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Chronic, and Jada Kingdom just to mention but a few.
His style of music blends the remarkability of the dancehall vibes with some deep, positive messages that talk about universal matters and also issues relating to the justice system, crime, the youth, drugs and other vital issues from his background in Jamaica. “Stop the Violence” is one such track that is opening up on the current violence against children that is happening in Jamaica.
With the fluidity of the beats painted by some affecting modest bass-draped beats is followed by his young, powerful, and emotion-filled vocals as he cuts through with impeccable vocal control and authenticity! The message behind his lyrics is very clear- to end the violence and abuse being perpetrated against children, put to an end to the crime, and maintain peace!
This powerful message delivered from a Jamaican point of view is actually universal and the world could do with this type of message. There are a lot of places these crimes against children and the youth are being conducted and this evil needs to stop!
The music video for this track has already amassed over 53,400 views- a huge statement that the world is listening to! It is an emotional one performed at those cemeteries where so many people especially children have probably lost their lives due to violence!
This is the kind of message the world needs and to ensure they get it; follow the attached link, subscribe to Stratigy’s YouTube channel, watch this song on repeat, like it, leave a comment and share it everywhere!