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.
Just Like You
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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With my daddy right beside me
Son what you wanna be when you grow up
I don't want to be no police man
Cause crime is getting out a hand
No lawyer no fire-man
He said what you gonna be then
Just like you
Mi never ever si yo this my mommy
Take care a mi youth like yo take care a mi
That's who I wanna be
Just like you, yea
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
Daddy yuh a mi general
[Verse:]
Mi buss a blank for mi daddy
From di day mi born him always being there for me
Thru di up's and downs yuh know yuh always being around
So everyday mi show yuh love
And just fathers day alone
Daddy meck mi tell yuh straight
There's no greater man I want to emulate
I know Mandela and Obama great
But in a my life you are my head of state
[Chorus:]
Just like you
Always see you kiss my mommy
Hug up and kiss and caress my mommy
That's who I wanna be
Just like you, yea
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
Daddy yuh a mi general
[Verse 2:]
Gene husband yuh a dan
From mi a likkle youth, now mi tun a big man
Yuh ever teach rights, yuh know yuh never lead mi wrong
Teach mi how fi love, respect and treat a good woman
Mommy seh shi si yo when shi sees ma face
Shi smile cause there's no disgrace
Your love puts are in a happy place
So I got to say I wanna be
[Chorus:]
Just like you
Treat my girl like you treat my mommy
Kill her wid love but don't abuse har body
That's who I wanna be
Just like you, yea
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
Daddy yuh a mi general
I could have sing another song for you
Really sing from my heart you know its true
Daddy I want my son to grow up and be just like you
I don't want it no other way
Just like you, Just like yooouuuu, yeah
Like you daddy
I just want har to grow up and be just like you
[Chorus:]
Just like you
Mi never ever si yo this my mommy
Take care a mi youth like yo take care a mi
That's who I wanna be
Just like you, yea
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
Daddy yuh a mi general
The song "Just Like You" by Christopher Martin is a tribute to his father who has been a positive role model in his life. In the opening verse, Christopher recalls a conversation with his dad about what he wants to be when he grows up. He rejects careers in law enforcement, fire-fighting, or law and instead expresses his desire to be just like his father. He pays homage to his father by emulating the values of love, respect, and care that his father has demonstrated towards him and his mother over the years. The chorus repeats the phrase "Just like you" to reinforce the message of the song.
The first verse is about how Christopher Martin's father has always been there for him, despite the ups and downs of life. He expresses his appreciation and gratitude for his father's love and guidance. In the second verse, he extols the virtues of his father as a role model for the kind of partner he wants to be to his significant other. He wishes to love and treat his future partner just as his father does his mother.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy went for a walk just the other day
My father and I were walking together
With my daddy right beside me
He was walking beside me
Son what you wanna be when you grow up
My dad asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up
I don't want to be no police man
I don't want to be a policeman
Cause crime is getting out a hand
Because crime is increasing
No lawyer no fire-man
I don't want to be a lawyer or a fireman either
He said what you gonna be then
My dad then asked me what I did want to be
Just like you
Just like my father
Mi never ever si yo this my mommy
I've never seen you, Dad, treat Mom like this
Take care a mi youth like yo take care a mi
You take care of me and my future just like you took care of me as a kid
That's who I wanna be
I want to be just like you, Dad
Just like you, yea
Just like my father
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Many children don't know their fathers
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
I'm lucky to know my father, and he takes care of me
Daddy yuh a mi general
You're like a leader and a hero to me, Dad
Mi buss a blank for mi daddy
I have to speak up for my father
From di day mi born him always being there for me
My father has always been there for me since I was born
Thru di up's and downs yuh know yuh always being around
He's been around through the good times and bad times
So everyday mi show yuh love
So I show him love every day
And just fathers day alone
And not just on Father's Day
Daddy meck mi tell yuh straight
Dad, let me tell you directly
There's no greater man I want to emulate
There's no one better that I want to be like
I know Mandela and Obama great
I know Mandela and Obama are great
But in a my life you are my head of state
But in my life, you are the most important leader to me
Always see you kiss my mommy
I always see you give Mom a kiss
Hug up and kiss and caress my mommy
You hug, kiss, and show affection to Mom
Treat my girl like you treat my mommy
I want to learn from you how to treat my girlfriend or wife the same way you treat Mom
Kill her wid love but don't abuse har body
Love her with affection, but don't hurt her
Nuff youth don't know dem daddy
Many children don't know their fathers
Thank God mi know mine and him take care a mi
I'm lucky to know my father and have him take care of me
I could have sing another song for you
I could have sung a different song for you
Really sing from my heart you know its true
I really sing from my heart and it's true
Daddy I want my son to grow up and be just like you
I want my son to grow up and be just like you, Dad
I don't want it no other way
I don't want it any other way
Like you daddy
Just like you, Dad
Contributed by Lila J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dianne Samuels
Verse1 - and not just Father's day alone
Chorus1 - mi never ever see yu diss my mommy
Chorus2 - Hug up and squeeze and caress my mommy
Vers2 - Genius bad yah dan
@KADSTYLZ
Big up Chris M. for a song that honours men in a time and era where Moms get all the love. We still need Generals at home and we need to honour the ones who have been there all along.
@sarahjones5172
So beautiful to hear a black man speak so positively about his dad. We need more daddy’s like this .
@alfiejohnston
Lost my dad 4 months ago ,this song pulled me though the hardest heartache of my life ,thankyou chris martin youre a legend
@tjmush2644
Take b
@ordainbyjah1786
Alfie check #out this one so 👉 https://youtu.be/1P0u1tsMVzw
@ordainbyjah1786
@@tjmush2644check #out this one so 👉 https://youtu.be/1P0u1tsMVzw
@humbleboy2770
Me too breda
@PureeYelloww7
Lost My Dad Last Year & He Was My Best Friend...This Was His Ringtone Way Before That...Sending You Love & Prayers
@pompanodapoet
0NE OF THE BEST FATHERS SONG, BIG UP ALL FATHERS. ONE LOVE!!!