A dancehall artist. popular with younger party goers. one of Jamaica's fine… Read Full Bio ↴A dancehall artist. popular with younger party goers. one of Jamaica's finest production for the 2000s.

Jah Vinci who's real name is Kirk Rhoden burst onto the Dancehall Reggae scene in 2008 with a collaboration with his then mentor Vybz Kartel called "Weh Dem A Guh" on producer Stephen Mcgregor's Day Rave Riddim.
Since then most lovers of dancehall and reggae music has falling in love with his music.

He was a member of the Vybz Kartel's led Portmore Empire.

In 2011 he decided to part company with the Portmore empire saying that being a cultural artist his music no longer fits with the direction of the Portmore Empire.

In a media release he said "I'm thankful to Vybz Kartel for the role he has played in the development of my career, Kartel a mi don, a him set it fi mi. Big up yuhself, but yuh haffi be a man at the end of the day."

In recent times a number of artists has left the Portmore empire artiste such as Lisa Hype, Gaza Kim and Blak Ryno after it was said that they were beaten. The three have since then changed their names to Lisa Hyper, Kym and Ryno, respectively.

He's is well known for tracks such as:

1. Watch yuh Friends
2. Money
3. Remedy
4. Baby Girl I am Alone
5. Money Dream
6. Wine Pan
7. Rumour
8. Wipe Those Tears
10.Wicked Heart
11.Soul To Keep
12.Gwan Home
13.Me Nah Miss
14. Draw Mi Line

Jah Love
Jah Vinci Lyrics

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Bulby York Jahvinci Jah Love

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Yo dem affi just listen when the world singer a talkyou no wah I mean?
Betta fi stand up for something than fall fi anyting.
This voice ya is for all of us, jus listen to message I a bring

Dem she a dem have the handle, give we the blade a di sword.

Dem lock wi inna we house now can even guh road.
The prices dem a hike up now we caan even afford I hope yuh see it clear dem nah nuh love fi di poor But when one door is closed another open fi sure Put mi trust in the king because a jah mi adore Tell dem nowhere nuh safe cuz the lions a roar Jah Love a di cure

If a neva jah love,
woulda deh deh fi we
Dem lock we inna we mind and it worst dan slavery Jah jah set me free x2

You know how much youth a gah dem bed
Nuh have no meal yeah
God know mi feel it, mi feel it, mi feel it.
The mount a empty promises dem giv dem nuh keep Put mi trust inna the king because him neva deceiving

How mi fi feed the youth a yaad pocket empty The neighbor cook a pot a jus the smell it a tempt mi A dog eat dog a so dem set it a road Mi say dah pressure yah load a only Jah love

If a neva jah love,
woulda deh deh fi we
Dem lock we inna we mind and it worst dan slavery Jah jah set me free x3

Barely could even sleep whole night
And myself to people could heal
Tired of I and I of my dream
Tired a the early morn..

dem nuh day day fi we x2
dem lock we inna we mind and it worst dan slavery jah jah set me free

Overall Meaning

In Jah Vinci's song "Jah Love," the lyrics address themes of oppression, struggle, and the power of faith and love. The artist starts by emphasizing the importance of listening to the voice of the "world singer" and standing up for something meaningful rather than falling for anything. He acknowledges that their voices reach all of us, urging listeners to pay attention to the message he's bringing.

The lyrics then highlight the injustices faced by the poor, with references to being locked in their homes and unable to afford basic necessities due to rising prices. While the world may seem unfair and unsafe, the artist places his trust in Jah (God), expressing his devotion and stating that Jah's love is the cure for their struggles.

The second verse delves into the daily hardships faced by the youth, including hunger and empty promises from those in power. The artist expresses frustration with the lack of support and the pressure that burdens them, emphasizing that only Jah's love can alleviate their difficulties.

The chorus repeats the importance of Jah's love, stating that without it, they would be trapped and enslaved in their own minds. The song ends with a plea for Jah to set them free from their struggles and exhaustion.

Overall, "Jah Love" is a powerful song that addresses socio-economic issues and advocates for the healing power of love and faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo dem affi just listen when the world singer a talkyou no wah I mean?
People need to pay attention to the messages being shared by musicians.

Betta fi stand up for something than fall fi anyting.
It's better to take a stance and fight for something rather than settle for anything.

This voice ya is for all of us, jus listen to message I a bring
This song is meant for everyone, just listen to the message I am conveying.

Dem she a dem have the handle, give we the blade a di sword.
They have the power and control, but we have the strength.

Dem lock wi inna we house now can even guh road.
They are keeping us confined, we can't even leave our homes.

The prices dem a hike up now we caan even afford I hope yuh see it clear dem nah nuh love fi di poor
The cost of living keeps rising, we can't even afford basic necessities. It's clear that they don't care about the poor.

But when one door is closed another open fi sure Put mi trust in the king because a jah mi adore
Even when one opportunity is lost, another one will come. I trust and believe in God.

Tell dem nowhere nuh safe cuz the lions a roar Jah Love a di cure
There is nowhere safe because danger is lurking. God's love is the solution.

If a neva jah love, woulda deh deh fi we Dem lock we inna we mind and it worst dan slavery Jah jah set me free x2
If it wasn't for God's love, we would be trapped in our own minds, which is worse than slavery. God, set me free.

You know how much youth a gah dem bed Nuh have no meal yeah God know mi feel it, mi feel it, mi feel it.
Do you know how many children go to bed hungry? It's heartbreaking. God, you know how deeply I feel it.

The mount a empty promises dem giv dem nuh keep Put mi trust inna the king because him neva deceiving
They make empty promises but never fulfill them. I trust in God because He never deceives.

How mi fi feed the youth a yaad pocket empty The neighbor cook a pot a jus the smell it a tempt mi A dog eat dog a so dem set it a road Mi say dah pressure yah load a only Jah love
How can I feed the children at home when my pockets are empty? The smell of my neighbor's cooking tempts me. It's a world where everyone is selfish and looking out for themselves. This burden I carry can only be eased by God's love.

Barely could even sleep whole night And myself to people could heal Tired of I and I of my dream Tired a the early morn..
I can hardly sleep at night and I can't heal others. I'm tired of my own struggles and tired of waking up early morning.

dem nuh day day fi we x2 dem lock we inna we mind and it worst dan slavery jah jah set me free
They don't care about us on a daily basis. They imprison us within our own minds, and it's worse than slavery. God, set me free.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jah Vinci

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