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.
Magic
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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Don't tell me that you're coming from the hair saloon
You know that's a no no... girl
Yea, thats a no no
You call my phone when you're man is at home
Whats going on, is the respect gone
You know thats a no no, girl
Girl thats a no no
You go mess around and let him find out what we doing, doing, doing
You say you nuh care cause him have other gal weh him screwing
Screwing, screwing, screwing
So you say lay down pon the bed nuh please
See you crawling to me pon yuh knees
Say you ago gi me everything me need
Watch you slip it cross and me just slip it eeen
You grip the sheets and broke off your nails
Sweat out your hair, baby
Call yuh job and tell your boss say yuh sick
Cause i've got you hook on my magic
You tell yuh friend say you don't feel right
Cah you wah we lock down and fuk all night
Baby, tell you man you gone pon business trip
Cause I've got you hook on my magic
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
We don't talk in the days when we see each other
But we come alive in the night we're alone together
This thing we got is good
Lets keep it under coverJust gwaan like you don't know me, you don't know me
Me don't know you, me don't know you
Feel so good to be wrong
Can we leave me and you to go home
You're the melody to my song
You grip the sheets and broke off your nails
Sweat out your hair, baby
Call yuh job and tell your boss say yuh sick
Cause i've got you hook on my magic
You tell yuh friend say you don't feel right
Cah you wah we lock down and fuk all night
Baby, tell you man you gone pon business trip
Cause I've got you hook on my magic
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
Baby grin on me, grin on me grin on me, grin on me
Love me, love me, baby
Baby grin on me, grin on me grin on me, grin on me
Love me, love me, baby
You grip the sheets and broke off your nails
Sweat out your hair, baby
Call yuh job and tell your boss say yuh sick
Cause i've got you hook on my magic
You tell yuh friend say you don't feel right
Cah you wah we lock down and fuk all night
Baby, tell you man you gone pon business trip
Cause I've got you hook on my magic
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
You can't get enough, no
You can't get enough
In Christopher Martin's song "Magic," the singer addresses a woman who is cheating on her man with him. He notes that she seems to be putting effort into her appearance by getting her hair done but tells her not to mention it, as it could expose their affair. He also questions the level of respect in their relationship, since she is calling him while her man is home. Despite the risks, the woman is devoted to Martin and is willing to lie to her boss and tell her friends that she doesn't feel well just to be with him. The chorus emphasizes that she is "hooked" on Martin's "magic" and can't get enough of him.
Overall, the song speaks to the addictive and destructive nature of infidelity. It emphasizes the forbidden and secretive nature of the relationship, with the two lovers sneaking around and lying to others in order to be together. Martin's voice and the upbeat tempo of the song create a sense of longing and excitement, but the lyrics indicate that ultimately, the affair is unsustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see that your hair is well done
I notice that you've taken care of your hair
Don't tell me that you're coming from the hair saloon
Don't lie to me about where you've been
You know that's a no no... girl
You should know better than to deceive me
You call my phone when you're man is at home
You contact me when your partner is present
Whats going on, is the respect gone
Are you disregarding your commitment to your partner?
You know thats a no no, girl
You're aware that this behavior is unacceptable
You go mess around and let him find out what we doing, doing, doing
You risk getting caught by your partner if you continue with this situation
You say you nuh care cause him have other gal weh him screwing
You claim not to mind because he's unfaithful to you with other women
So you say lay down pon the bed nuh please
You suggest we get intimate
See you crawling to me pon yuh knees
I observe you coming towards me, crawling on your knees
Say you ago gi me everything me need
You promise to fulfill my every desire
Watch you slip it cross and me just slip it eeen
I see you make a move and I reciprocate
You grip the sheets and broke off your nails
You're physically exerting yourself during our intimate encounter
Sweat out your hair, baby
You're perspiring heavily
Call yuh job and tell your boss say yuh sick
You fabricate an excuse to skip work
Cause i've got you hook on my magic
You're enamored by my allure and charm
You tell yuh friend say you don't feel right
You confide in your friend about the situation
Cah you wah we lock down and fuk all night
You want us to have sexual intercourse throughout the night
Baby, tell you man you gone pon business trip
You lie to your partner about leaving on a business trip
Cause I've got you hook on my magic
You're under my spell
You can't get enough, no
You're addicted to me
We don't talk in the days when we see each other
We don't communicate when we're around others
But we come alive in the night we're alone together
We truly connect when we're alone at night
This thing we got is good
Our secret relationship is satisfying
Lets keep it under cover
We need to keep our relationship hidden
Just gwaan like you don't know me, you don't know me
We need to pretend we don't know each other when in public
Me don't know you, me don't know you
I will deny knowing you if asked
Feel so good to be wrong
We both find pleasure in this forbidden relationship
Can we leave me and you to go home
Let's leave this place to be alone together
You're the melody to my song
You're an essential part of my life
Baby grin on me, grin on me grin on me, grin on me
You smile and show affection towards me
Love me, love me, baby
Express your love towards me
Writer(s): Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
Contributed by Thomas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SwaveySling
3 years later and I'm still here. Definitely one of his top top hits
Kester Crandon
i give this video 10 out of 10..i love the song and the message dat it carries..great job chris martin
Aretha Crawford
5yrs later still listening 🎉🥰
Nene_Gamer🔫💨
Me too🎉
OhSo Wholesome
This music video and this song are so underrated yet SO GOOD.....I honestly think this is better than the others that are highly publicized.....
Tao
He's so under rated!!
Stephanie Hall
So true
Kawana Moise
Damn. On repeat all day 💥
Pweedie Shan
I love this song ❤🔥🔥
Hunni_Anna
Why is it the first I’m hearing this?! How’s this not a hit🔥🔥