Jahn'll pays tribute to her grandfather Clancy Eccles with new song
Reggae artiste Jahn'll gives tribute to her late grandfather, Jamaican music pioneer Clancy Eccles, by sampling his 1970s hit "Sweet Jamaica" in her new single "Why Yuh Do It."
As a child, Jahn'll observed her grandfather working with various artistes but only learned of his extensive accomplishments as she began her own singing career.
Produced by Eccles for his Clan Disc label, "Sweet Jamaica" was recorded and released by British record company Trojan Records in 1971. Jahn'll's growing knowledge of her grandfather's contributions to the music industry inspired her to incorporate a part of "Sweet Jamaica" into her latest single.
Clancy Eccles gained prominence during the transition from rocksteady to reggae music. His first hit, "What Will Your Mama Say," was released by Pama Records in the United Kingdom. As a producer, Eccles is best known for "Kingston Town," a worldwide hit for Lord Creator.
Throughout the 1970s, Eccles worked closely with then Prime Minister Manley and composed several songs in support of Manley’s People’s National Party. Eccles passed away in 2005 from complications related to a heart attack.
Jahn'll aspires to become a third-generation star, following in the footsteps of her father, Clancy Eccles Jr, and her grandfather.
Her song "Why Yuh Do It," inspired by recent high-profile deaths of female entertainers and social media influencers, addresses critical social issues affecting women and children in Jamaica's society.
Some of the victims include deejay D British who was stabbed and killed in March 2021, influencer Aneka 'Slickiana' Townsend who was killed in October 2022, ska singer Dorothy 'Dar' Russell who was killed in March 2023, among others.
“When I look at what is going on with all this crime and violence in our society it’s heart breaking. Every time I listen to the news, I hear about children and women being abducted and killed. As a woman and a mother, I had to record this song and I hope its message will help to make a change,” she said.
Produced by Ralston Barrett and released on Symphony B Records imprint on August 4, "Why Yuh Do It" is available on popular digital platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Additionally, Jahn'll is promoting another single called "Falling," released on August 4 by Pandemic Records.
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