Terry Lynn – “Jamaican Girls” (Audio)

We’ve heard people sing about their Jamaican guy, an American boy, and even a Liberian girl but has anyone sang about the Jamaican girl? Terry Lynn‘s new single, “Jamaican Girls”, produced by Johan Hugo and is featured on the Red Stripe Celebrates Jamaican Music: It Was Written EP, gives respect to the Jamaican woman — and we’re not only talking about “Maxine” (Chaka Demus & Pliers) or “Sarah” (Frankie Paul). On first listen, “Jamaican Girls” felt a little mediocre in comparison to Lynn’s previous work, but as the classic Sly and Robbie “Taxi” riddim thumps through mid-verse, it becomes the perfect sound for the singer/rapper/feminist/activist — a woman who stands strong and can hold her own.

Lynn is somewhat of an anomaly. Born and raised in Kingston’s crime capital, Waterhouse, where music to the youth of this community is a source which enforces many levels of oppression. With her debut album Kingstonlogic 2.0 (September 2008), Lynn hit those issues head on, by kicking down norms and stereotypes, fusing her dancehall reggae bravado with lyrics that explored social inequalities present in Kingston, and skillfully set her style against a backdrop of electronic and experimental sounds. Visit Kingstonlogic.com not only to listen to her music but to look at some amazing photography by Peter Dean Rickards of Afflicted Yard, who captures the reality of Kingston, Jamaica.

It Was Written is available for free download in partnership with The FADER. So get your copy today after listening to “Jamaican Girl” below.

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Roseann V. Warren

Founder + Editorial Director at Muphoric Sounds

Roseann V. Warren is a Brooklyn, NY-based freelance writer and developmental book editor who proudly calls herself a member of the Prince army and believes Hersey's chocolate is a crime against humanity. Follow her @webdiva3000

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