With a slate of singles permeating radio and the Jamaican music charts including Giving It and Jamaican Girls, Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars alumni to score a hit single on any chart in Jamaica. Read Full BioA star has risen. Christopher Martin, the talented singer/performer from Back Pasture in St. Catherine who shot to instant fame and recognition shortly after winning the coveted Digicel Rising Stars title in 2005, is fast becoming one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican music landscape.
With a slate of singles permeating radio and the Jamaican music charts including Giving It and Jamaican Girls, Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars alumni to score a hit single on any chart in Jamaica.
‘It has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes that much easier’, Christopher remarked when asked about the journey from being an unknown to a popular personality.
Christopher’s growth as an artiste and an individual ever since he shot onto the scene in 2005 is quite evident. His vocal chops have improved drastically, he is now under the guidance of the Big Yard label which is one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, and he has gained a lot of respect from his peers.
‘I’ve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice also seems more richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting in’, said Martin.
Martin was born on Valentine’s Day in 1987 to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin. He attended the Watermount All-Age School and later the St. Jago High School. It was during his high school years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. He participated in various sporting activities including football and he even participated in the School’s Drama Festival where he was awarded the best actor award in 2003. That same year he was named Mr. St. Jago High and he also earned the sectional prize for Most Talented.
Additionally, Martin has won numerous awards for singing, throughout his high school years. In 2005, he was awarded the Gold Medal in the Jamaica National Skills competition in singing.
Christopher graduated from St. Jago High school in 2003. After winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition, Martin participated in Digicel’s Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single Love is all We Need formed part of the promotional campaign.
Martin’s subsequent releases included Conscience, Christmas in Jamdown featuring the Katalys Crew, My Love for You, Take My Wings, Tonight, Giving It, and Jamaican Girls. He has worked with a number of top producers in the reggae/dancehall arena including Robert Livingston (Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown and Christopher Birch.
He has performed on a number of stage shows, events, functions and entertainment events across Jamaica and even overseas. One of his major accomplishments in 2006 was signing a contract with Blue Cross of Jamaica. He will make appearances on the behalf of the company until June 2006. Martin’s parents have been the source of his motivation to pursue his musical ambitions. ‘My parents and my peers at school really motivated me. They always said that I would be a star’, he said. He said his main objective is to bring the music and his interpretation of the music to farther heights. ‘I want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come from’, Martin added.
Martin is presently studying Business Management and Accounting at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. His lifelong goal is to become an entrepreneur.
Martin lists singing, reading, socializing and baking among his hobbies. His website which can be seen by logging on to www.chrismartin.com.jm is up and running. His fans can interact with him via that medium. Very soon, a fan club will be officially launched where fans can get closer to him.
Paper Loving
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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She know mi treat her better than her man (whoa)
But she a worry 'bout the millions, the millions, the millions
Girl, you love me for true
But certain things in life they say you waan fi do hey
So you see mi need fi understand
That you are made for a money man
But
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that you love di paper
My paper
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator
For my paper
Girl do you love mi or do you love him
Who introduce you to kissin' and huggin'
And gentle rubbin', and sexy touchin'
Admit girl and mi'll gi you di proppa lovin' oh
The only thing is dat he rich pan mi
You shouldn't be because a money make a switch pon mi
'Cause if you leave girl
Don't botha come back (no, no, no)
Because mi heart won't offer you no other comfort so
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later (you can't love me later)
When my later is much greater
It only proves that you love di paper
My paper
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator
For my paper
Girl I know you wan stability
But dat don't mean seh you fi sell your soul for vanity noo
Bright life fast cars a di city
And di Fastlane mek yuh loose your sanity but
Mi cyan believe yuh sell yourself so short
To get di money you will make man break you part but
A gal life make your choice because
Mi nah make yuh break mi heart no
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that you love di paper
My paper
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator
For my paper, no
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later (you can't love me later)
When my later is much greater
It only proves that you love di paper
My paper
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator
For my paper
I don't want you to learn the hard way
So am taking you to lover's school
You want money just for party girl
You take mi fi fool
Every piece of my heart I gave away
I gave it away to you
And I thought you'd understand baby
But time's running out on you, go
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that you love di paper
My paper
If you can't love me now
Don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator
For my paper, no
The song "Paper Loving" by Christopher Martin is a plea to his lover to choose between true love and money. The lyrics convey the struggle between the love for the artist and the desire for financial stability. Martin believes that his lover knows that he treats her better than her man, but she still worries about money. He wants her to understand that he cannot provide the wealth that she desires, and if she can't love him now, she shouldn't love him later when he has more money. The lyrics invite the listener to understand that true love should not be traded for money, and they should not make themselves an "impersonator" to earn someone else's money. The song is about knowing one's self-worth and choosing love over materialistic things.
Overall, "Paper Loving" is a song about the struggle between love and wealth. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing love over material things. Christopher Martin wants to remind his listeners that money cannot buy love or happiness. In the end, he wants his lover to make a choice between loving him for who he is or loving him for his money, and he will not accept someone who is an "impersonator" for his paper.
Line by Line Meaning
She know, she know, she know (ta ta da ta da)
The girl knows that the singer treats her better than her man.
But she a worry 'bout the millions, the millions, the millions
Despite knowing the singer treats her better, the girl is concerned about money.
Girl, you love me for true
The singer believes that the girl loves him genuinely.
But certain things in life they say you waan fi do hey
The singer acknowledges that societal expectations might influence the girl's actions.
So you see mi need fi understand
The singer realizes that he needs to comprehend the girl's perspective.
That you are made for a money man
The singer believes that the girl is meant to be with a man who has wealth and power.
If you can't love me now
The singer is saying to the girl that if she doesn't love him at this moment,
Don't love me later
then she shouldn't love him in the future.
When my later is much greater
The singer is warning the girl that if she only loves him when he has money and fame, then that proves that she loves his success and not him.
It only proves that you love di paper
If the girl loves the singer only because he has wealth, it will make him feel like she is only interested in his money.
Girl do you love mi or do you love him
The singer is questioning the girl's motives and wishes to know if she genuinely loves him or her rich boyfriend.
Who introduce you to kissin' and huggin'
The singer implies that he knows how the girl became involved with her current boyfriend.
And gentle rubbin', and sexy touchin'
The singer suggests that the girl had a physical relationship with her boyfriend.
Admit girl and mi'll gi you di proppa lovin' oh
The singer offers the girl his love if she admits to him about her past.
The only thing is dat he rich pan mi
The only difference between the singer and the girl's boyfriend is that he is wealthy.
You shouldn't be because a money make a switch pon mi
The singer doesn't want the girl to leave him for his money alone.
Because mi heart won't offer you no other comfort so
If the girl leaves him, the singer won't be able to comfort her.
Girl I know you wan stability
The singer understands that the girl desires financial stability.
But dat don't mean seh you fi sell your soul for vanity noo
The singer advises the girl not to compromise her values in pursuit of wealth and status.
Bright life fast cars a di city
The singer describes the exciting and tempting lifestyle that comes with money.
And di Fastlane mek yuh loose your sanity but
However, the singer warns that such a life can also lead to one's downfall if they're not careful.
Mi cyan believe yuh sell yourself so short
The singer can't believe that the girl is willing to lower her self-worth for money.
To get di money you will make man break you part but
The singer suggests that the girl is willing to compromise her integrity to obtain money.
A gal life make your choice because
The singer advises the girl to take control of her own life.
Mi nah make yuh break mi heart no
The singer doesn't want the girl to break his heart by leaving him for money.
I don't want you to learn the hard way
The singer doesn't want the girl to regret her decision later on.
So am taking you to lover's school
The singer is trying to educate the girl about love.
You want money just for party girl
The singer assumes that the girl only wants money to enjoy parties and a lavish lifestyle.
Every piece of my heart I gave away
The singer has given his heart to the girl and expects her to reciprocate.
But time's running out on you, go
The singer is tired of waiting for the girl to make a decision and is asking her to leave if she can't love him genuinely.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Christopher Martin, Christopher S Birch, Shaun Durami Chablal
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She know, she know she know
She know mi treat her better than her man (wooh)
But she a worry 'bout the millions, the millions, the millions
Girl, you love mi fi true
But certain things in life they say you waan fi do, hey
So you see mi need fi understand
That you are made for a money man
But
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that she love di paper, my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator for my paper
Girl, do you love mi or do you love him?
Who introduced you to kissin' and huggin' (Me)
And gentle rubbin' (Me), and sexy touchin' (Me)
Admit it girl, ah me gi' you the proper lovin', oh-oh
Only ting is dat him rich than me
You shouldn't be because a money make a switch 'pon mi
'Cause if you leave girl, no badda come back
Because my heart won't offer you no other comfort so
And if you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that she love di paper, my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator for my paper
Girl, I know you waan stability
But dat don't mean seh you fi sell your soul for vanity, no
Bright lights, fast cars a di city
And di fast lane mek yuh loose your sanity, but
Mi cyaan believe yuh sell yourself so short
To get di money you will make man break you part, but
A gal life make your choice because
Mi nah make yuh break mi heart, no
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that she love di paper, my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator for my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that she love di paper, my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator for my paper
I don't want you to learn the hard way
So I'm taking you to lover's school
You want money just for party girl
You take mi fi fool
Every piece of my heart I gave away
I gave it away to you
And I thought you'd understand, baby
But time's running out of you
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
It only proves that she love di paper, my paper
If you can't love me now, don't love me later
When my later is much greater
Cah mi nuh waan no impersonator for my paper, no
Tonya Joseph
Jamming in 2023... I am not perfect, but I'm giving up my relationship, If he can't love me right now, I don't want to be loved later.
baptist pat
Dang, it's hard Inna dis ya life. Strong medz
Pudju
Keep strong girl! You are worth real love! 💜
CP miAz
100%PERCENT
Reubina Msosa
Sending love and light
nomalanga mapurisa
I feel you girl
beingwambui
This song will never get old, still a big tune. And it applies very well to our current social media life and relationships.
CYRIL FOZZY
Loving Christopher Martin in 2023
Gina
2022 Anyone???...still listening to this masterpiece 😍❤🔥🔥
SNACK WITH REMY
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