Right in time for Valentine’s Day, dancehall artiste Likkle Vybz released his first EP titled Love Lane (LVLL).
The four-track project was produced by his own label, Uptown Gaza Records.
“I was at home looking for some rhythms and I found one by Kahtion Beatz, and instantly I was hooked and started the hook. I wrote that song the same night. I eventually went back to it and fixed it, and then we perfected it in the studio and the same for the other tracks where perfection is concerned; some songs took longer than some naturally,” the deejay, who is the son of Vybz Kartel, told the Jamaica Observer.
The project features his father on a track called Secret.
Likkle Vybz, whose given name is Adidja Palmer, added that the entire project, from start to finish, was memorable.
“I took me about two or three weeks, if I could remember, or even faster, to complete these song. And, yes, I took my time with this project. It wasn’t rushed. I just really want the work to speak for itself, but I think any artiste would want their art to be appreciated for what it is and bring people joy while listening something that can resonate with them,” he explained.
Likkle Vybz specialised in business subjects while in school, but ultimately his calling was music.
He noted that his father has had significant influence on his career.
“He has had a great impact and, even during the creative process, I took some time out to appreciate the influence on my style, especially for this project. It’s a geat feeling, honestly, it reassures me that I’m progressing and going in the right direction,” he said, adding that they have many more collaborations coming soon.
Since he has been in the industry the young star has been enjoying the journey.
“It’s really a bittersweet one. I can’t find any other word to describe it because I’ve been doing music from a tender age, and personal life circumstances affected me in so many ways that I didn’t understand at times. But I could say the journey is what brought me here today and made me who I am. So I can appreciate what I’ve done leading up to now. I also realised what I can do better,” Likkle Vybz said.
He is encouraging other emerging talents to remain committed to developing their skill set.
“Be yourself [and] follow your heart. It’s a feeling that only you know, so, when it comes, follow through, and just keep on working. You can’t get nothing done if you’re not working and always believe in yourself and craft,” he told the Observer.
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