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Chant Their Names - Single

by Jah'Mila

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about

2020 has unveiled many flaws in our society, including systemic racism and heinous police brutality that continue to plague the black community on a global scale. The recent murder of George Floyd sent ripples across the world, invoking activism and engagement from people of all backgrounds who are tired of the senseless killing of black lives under the guise of policing. In response to these atrocities, Jamaican-Canadian artiste Jah’Mila, has used her talent and voice to amplify the stories of these victims with her new song ‘Chant Their Names’.

‘Chant Their Names’ is a cry for change in a system that has failed the black community repeatedly. The lyrics beg for more police accountability in the face of the law, while also imploring all of us to keep the memory of these countless victims alive by 'chanting' their names out loud.

This single was produced by Nulobeats and features instrumentation from Charlie Benoit, Teddy Skiffington, Sean Weber and Eric Landry.

Jah’Mila and her team hope that this song will further inspire positive change in the fight for black equality.

lyrics

Chant their names, chant their names
Chant their names, chant their names

What will you say for yourself?
Let me hear it in your own words, Mr. Officer?
What did you do to the black man
Tell me what did you infer?
Did you see him as a downright criminal
Tell me who him gonna hurt,
Tell me who are you protecting
Tell me who you really serve

What if you got a ticket like Sandra Bland?
Do you ever party like Oscar Grant?
What about Philando Castile?
Or Eric Garner?
What if you couldn't breathe?
Do you have a hoodie like Trayvon
Or ever walk from the store like Mike Brown?
Ever drop asleep like Aiyanna?
And di tears still a cry fi Breonna!

Chant their names, chant their names
Wont see another black martyr sent to an early grave
Give us some answers right now
You've got to change this somehow

How many lives will be taken?
How many tears will we cry?
For you to see the sad reality upon our picket signs
400-nuff years of slavery and we're not free just yet
Bun systemic brutality
Chant their names so we wont forget

What kind of injustice reach, Georgie wah day?
Same kinda ting did reach Freddie Gray?
Do you have a cellphone like Stephon?
Or play a little music like Jordan?
Can't even jog round di town like Ahmaud
A suh me know say the system a fraud - designed to keep the black man down.
Guilty with no proof a jus a bag run around

Chant their names, chant their names
Wont see another black martyr sent to an early grave
Give us some answers right now
You've got to change this somehow

Chant their names, chant their names
Chant their names, chant their names

credits

released June 10, 2020
Produced by - NULO

Performances by:

Teddy Skiffington - drums
Charlie Benoit - guitar / bass
Sean Webber - alto sax / tennor sax
Eric Landry - trombone
Jhameila Smith-Dunn - vocals / backing vocals

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Jah'Mila Nova Scotia

Wrapped in the roots of reggae, Jah'Mila has been the beacon for for the genre in Atlantic Canada. Her sound captures the electrifying energy of authentic roots reggae music, interlaced with soul, Jazz and R&B.

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