According to Shavi, “The origin of the song came from hearing ‘Different Element Riddim’, which I received from Dream-X, sometime in April 2023. I was at home in my room relaxing and what first struck me was the pronounced piano sounds. This was striking and melodic.”

“I had the riddim on repeat and then recalled Dream-X telling me to write a song that fits the riddim. I felt a sense of greatness and thought how this could be transformed to real life, and how others could achieve the same feeling.”

“I started writing the song the following day with the chorus beginning:
Grades got me higher than a mountain
Matt Black UFO rims paint golden
Fat Coop park up …”

This gave me more drive to complete the song which was recorded at Ladden Movement Recording Studio (now Southside Recording Studio) in May Pen, Clarendon, and mixed and mastered by Dream-X Productions.

“My friends are virtually lost for words because they believe the song has the quality to lift my career. ‘Mountain’ is promoted on all social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. A video is in the making.”

Shavi, born Shevar Mundle, grew up in Clarendon and attended Foga Road High School in that parish.

“My brother inspired me to do music. He is known as deejay Itrad. I went to parties with him, even before I was a teen, and dreamed of performing on stage like my brother.”

‘Mountain’ is Shavi’s first release. His lesson for the youths is, “Always remain focused and go after your dreams.”

(Photo contributed)