MASICKA the 19year old DJ/ Singer/ Songwriter who has been dubbed "The Future" by his reggae peers has recently penned and/or performed songs that have created a significantly growing buzz amongst reggae/dancehall fans. He is also steadily acquiring new fans from across genres due to the hip-hop influenced sound of his latest songs and the increased exposure that he is receiving via the internet ...in addition to radio play on some of Jamaica's most popular stations, like Irie f.m.. Masicka has become known for a "sick" flow that is lyrically amazing to his fans as he effortlessly shares his colorful experiences with the listener in a way that is easily understood, felt and enjoyed internationally.
After listening to MASICKA's songs you can see why he is being dubbed "The Future". His songs are a true fusion of both the current reggae/dancehall vibe and the global hip-hop/pop movement. While much of his style is due to his early exposure to various musical genres while growing up on the island, much is also due to the shared vision of he and his partners in the music business, One Motion Music label co-founders, Addis Pablo and Leon Brown. Masicka has partnered with Leon and Addis to lead the quickly growing music label towards becoming, not only a major label within Jamaica's reggae and dancehall music industry, but an internationally succesful music label able to mix genres and collaborate with other artists around the world. With One Motion Music, Masicka has been able to best develop his unique reggae/hip-hop style, working with One Motion's camp of youthful creativie producers, musicians and artists. They are adept at mixing genres in a manner that produces sound that delightfully combines the best elements of the world's music in order to broaden the appeal to a diverse global audience. The One Motion fever is still spreading, especially on the island, as the One Motion Music label's roster continues to grow. New recording artists and producers have been attracted by their global reggae/hip-hop sound and are now coming into the fold. With all the attention surrounding One Motion and its young team of founders, the future definitely seems bright.
Still, for One Motion Music founder/producer/artist, Addis Pablo, the mission is more of a family tradition. Addis is the son of the internationally acclaimed reggae pioneer and musical legend, Augustus Pablo. He is considered by many to be a musical genius and is often credited by reggae historians to be one of the "Creators of Dub". Augustus Pablo was a master instrumentalist who made a lasting contribution to Jamaican music both through his own work and through the development of younger artists signed to his Rockers International label. Continuing in his father's footsteps, Addis hopes One Motion Music will provide a creative home for various artists like Masicka to record with other hot artists and make hits that are popular in Jamaica and internationally. And don't forget about One Motion Music co-founder Leon Brown. Leon simply has a special talent and passion for making good music. That is how he got his start in the business. Now, he has already written/produced for established reggae/dancehall artists like Bounty Killa, Turbulence, Roundhead and I-Octane among others. Leon has experience beyond his years and in addition to his musical talents, he serves as One Motions de facto team captain. He is currently finishing his degree at the University of the West Indies, while producing music. At One Motion, Leon is known as a visionary and someone who knows the game. Together, Masicka and his "sick" crew at One Motion Music are forging their own new path into this global era of music
Pain
Masicka Lyrics
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Done know wi a human being, di wulla wi vulnerable
Aye mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Same ole book
Same ole dutty bwoy, same ole crook
From highschool days, mi know di place gon' shook
Wuleep a money, wuleep a grains, bup-bup
If mi pop it off anuh grains inna foot
All a mi life, all a mi days weh mi put
Put inna dis fi si di change mi a look
Wuleep a food, guh grab a plate, wi a cook
Suh mi strap up, mi got it, dem cyaa' trick mi (no)
Harder di battle, sweeter di victory (yeah)
Aye mummy some pussy cyaa' kill yuh pickney (neva)
Jus' di life a di money, di power strictly (yeah)
Yeah, mi come from di gutter, dis anuh Disney (no)
Yeah, mi high offa di drugs, yuh know mi tipsy
Seh a prayer fi di thugs, di road risky (mmhm)
Aye, mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
But wi bussin' every chain yuh know, every bondage (weh)
Open up a brain jus' fi get a sandwich (yeh)
Pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Yeah, wi know pain inna every language
Spanish and Portuguese
Fight di fight like Chinese and Japanese
Try stop di ting di Keltec and di Glock a breeze
Top Form, Javaun Fearon
Pull up and gyal a run di pussy like herron
Grow ghost and wild and dawk, full a venom
Fendi deh pon di Boss anuh lemon
Struggles and pain weh wi been through
Mi nuh like informa, mi nuh bring news
Buy a house pon di beach wid a hill view
How yuh fi know pain like di yute dem a Seaview?
Yeah, from mi likkle bit mi ambitious
Mek di millions and get di city solid up
Mi day one dawgs dem deh-deh nuff
Free mi dawgs dem inna di prison weh a wear di cuff (weh)
Yeah, mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
But wi bussin' every chain yuh know, every bondage (freedom street)
Open up a brain jus' fi get a sandwich (yeh)
Pain inna every language (yeah)
Sleepless nights when wi growin' up
Youth weh 13 a move like a grown up
Look pon mi good, ghetto product
From yuh see mi yuh nahfi ask if man grow ruff
Pon dem yah road yah yahfi tuff up and brave
Yeah, mi used to suffer now mi strap up and rave
Brand new matic inna di kit like first aid
Sicka issa child a di ghetto like Dave
Regular mi look inna di face of fear
Cyaa' fear nutt'n else
Dem seh death a di worse aye show mi sup'm else
Please guh fi help, dreams fuckin' melt
Put mi life pon di line fi seal up di wealth
Life yuh nuh tiyad fi beat wi hard, guh lean up di belt
Mi have di drive yah fi guh fire jus' please touch mi health
Gimme di strength, gimme di strength
Nuh need nutt'n else
Aye, mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
But wi bussin' every chain yuh know, every bondage
Mi wi' open up a brain jus' fi get a sandwich (yeh)
Pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
In “Pain”, Masicka reflects on the struggles and challenges he has faced in his life, acknowledging that pain is a universal experience that can be understood across all languages and cultures. He emphasizes that vulnerability is a fundamental part of the human condition but that it is still possible to overcome pain and adversity through perseverance and resilience. The lyrics also touch on themes of ambition, struggle, and the complex realities of growing up in a difficult environment. Masicka references his own experiences living in the ghetto, facing violence, poverty, and limited opportunities, but also speaks to his aspirations for a better life, driven by his determination to succeed and uplift those around him. Overall, the song can be interpreted as a message of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
The song was released in 2020 and has since become a popular hit in the dancehall and reggae music scene. It was produced by 1Syde/Genahsyde Records and features a driving, upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the introspective and reflective lyrics. The music video for the song, directed by RD Studios, was filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, and features Masicka and his crew performing the song against the backdrop of the gritty urban landscape. In addition to its commercial success, the song has also been praised for its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, with many fans applauding Masicka's ability to convey complex ideas and experiences in a powerful and accessible way.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain nuh inevitable, no
Pain is not something that must happen; it's avoidable if possible.
Done know wi a human being, di wulla wi vulnerable
As human beings, we're all susceptible to pain and suffering.
Aye mi can tell yuh pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
I can sense pain and understand it no matter where it comes from.
Same ole book
The same old story.
Same ole dutty bwoy, same ole crook
Just another dirty and untrustworthy person.
From highschool days, mi know di place gon' shook
I've known this place since high school, and things have always been unstable.
Everything change inna di place, come look
Everything in this place has transformed; come and see for yourself.
Wuleep a money, wuleep a grains, bup-bup
I've accumulated money and grains over time.
If mi pop it off anuh grains inna foot
If I shoot, it won't be grains in your feet.
All a mi life, all a mi days weh mi put
All my life and days, I've put in work.
Put inna dis fi si di change mi a look
I've put in all this work to create change and move forward.
Wuleep a food, guh grab a plate, wi a cook
I've got a lot of food here, so let's cook up a storm.
Suh mi strap up, mi got it, dem cyaa' trick mi (no)
I'm prepared and ready, so no one can fool me.
Harder di battle, sweeter di victory (yeah)
The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.
Aye mummy some pussy cyaa' kill yuh pickney (neva)
No one can harm my child, mother.
Jus' di life a di money, di power strictly (yeah)
The only thing that matters in life is money and power - nothing else.
Yeah, mi come from di gutter, dis anuh Disney (no)
I come from the bottom; this isn't Disneyland.
Yeah, mi high offa di drugs, yuh know mi tipsy
I'm high on drugs, and you can tell I'm just a little tipsy.
Seh a prayer fi di thugs, di road risky (mmhm)
Pray for the thugs because the streets are dangerous.
But wi bussin' every chain yuh know, every bondage (weh)
We're breaking every chain, every form of oppression.
Open up a brain jus' fi get a sandwich (yeh)
We have to work hard to achieve basic things like a sandwich.
Pain inna every language (yeah-eh)
Pain exists in every language, in every culture.
Yeah, wi know pain inna every language
We intimately understand pain regardless of origin.
Spanish and Portuguese
Pain is felt in Spanish and Portuguese culture.
Fight di fight like Chinese and Japanese
We fight hard like the Chinese and Japanese cultures.
Try stop di ting di Keltec and di Glock a breeze
Stopping us is as easy as stopping a powerful weapon like a Keltec or Glock.
Top Form, Javaun Fearon
Top Form where we come from is represented by Javaun Fearon.
Pull up and gyal a run di pussy like herron
We're so powerful that women are scared when we show up.
Grow ghost and wild and dawk, full a venom
We grow up with a wild, untamed attitude, with lots of venom inside us.
Fendi deh pon di Boss anuh lemon
The Boss isn't wearing any lemon, but he's definitely wearing Fendi.
Struggles and pain weh wi been through
We've been through so much pain and struggle.
Mi nuh like informa, mi nuh bring news
I'm no snitch; I won't report on anyone or anything.
Buy a house pon di beach wid a hill view
I'll earn enough to buy a beachfront house with a view of the hills.
How yuh fi know pain like di yute dem a Seaview?
You can't possibly understand the pain of those living in Seaview.
Yeah, from mi likkle bit mi ambitious
I've been ambitious since I was young.
Mek di millions and get di city solid up
I want to make millions and improve my city.
Mi day one dawgs dem deh-deh nuff
I still have my original friends, and we're enough for each other.
Free mi dawgs dem inna di prison weh a wear di cuff (weh)
I want my friends out of prison where they're wearing handcuffs.
Sleepless nights when wi growin' up
We had to endure sleepless nights while growing up.
Youth weh 13 a move like a grown up
Even at 13, we were moving and acting like adults.
Look pon mi good, ghetto product
Look at me now; I'm good despite coming from the ghetto.
From yuh see mi yuh nahfi ask if man grow ruff
Just by looking at me, you can tell that I wasn't raised softly.
Pon dem yah road yah yahfi tuff up and brave
On these streets, you have to be tough and courageous.
Brand new matic inna di kit like first aid
I have a brand new Matic in my kit like a first aid kit in case of emergency.
Sicka issa child a di ghetto like Dave
Just like Dave, I'm sick of how children from the ghetto are treated.
Regular mi look inna di face of fear
I face my fears regularly.
Cyaa' fear nutt'n else
I can't be afraid of anything else.
Dem seh death a di worse aye show mi sup'm else
They say death is the worst thing, but show me something else to be afraid of.
Please guh fi help, dreams fuckin' melt
Please go and get help when you need it so your dreams won't fall apart.
Put mi life pon di line fi seal up di wealth
I'm willing to risk my life to make sure my wealth is secure.
Life yuh nuh tiyad fi beat wi hard, guh lean up di belt
Life doesn't have to keep knocking us down; we need to stand up and fight.
Mi have di drive yah fi guh fire jus' please touch mi health
I have the motivation to keep going; I just need good health to make it happen.
Gimme di strength, gimme di strength
Please give me the strength to keep going.
Nuh need nutt'n else
I don't need anything else.
Writer(s): Javaun Nicholas Fearon, Anddreas Olov Nilsson, Andrae Hugh Sutherland
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
D0N
The Way Popcaan came on the track! 🔥🔥🔥 This one gone! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Kenzil Baptiste
@Trxvis Montana u simply dont understand what he said ..
and u wrote seh..idy u people try to talk like ..
anyone from J or any surround island understood what he said ...
Ramon Carney
🌏🌏🚄♨️♨️
Take Profits
Popcaan ruin the tune. He never stay on task with lyrics. The tune is about pain and him a talk different things. He still a good artist and He get high ratings,, but he not consistent.
bonitto works
@Trxvis Montana ¹
Dino SBFloyd Lissone
You toy
Jamaican 2Pac
The thing about Masicka is although he is a hardcore dancehall artist; The level of consciousness and motivation in his music is surreal 💯🔥🔥🔥
marvin waaldijk
So true
ashleigh Russell
True
SendCedis2naira
Preach 🗣