Firmly established as an in-demand collaborator for everyone from Sean Paul to Chip and Aloe Blacc, the London-based,Jamaican artist Claye’s releases his new album ‘Medicine’ today, which includes the most recent single ‘Bamboo’. featuring Ayo Beatz.
While the singles demonstrate Claye’s strength as a one-man force, his also excels when calling on some featured guests on the new album. New single and album highlight ‘Bamboo’ features Ayo Beatz, whose dynamic bars once again elevate the track’s energy. Elsewhere, Doktor brings the dancehall vibe to the global-facing ‘Body Language’, J Spades adds reggae-tinged raps to the sunshine grooves of ‘Cure’, and the CostaRican artist Mar Villarreal simmers with soul and sensuality on the duet ‘Green Light’.
Claye first developed his production skills in his early teens, overseeing numerous reggae tracks by artists with more experience than he had at the time. His pure musical ability was vital. A classically trained pianist, he broadened his skill set by teaching himself drums and guitar too, while his vocal talent was always evident.
That talent was first recognised by Roc Nation, who signed him to a publishing deal. And a breakthrough hit soon followed when he co-wrote Sean Paul’s ‘Hold My Hand’ (featuring Timbaland’s protégé Keri Hilson). Hitting charts across the globe, the track hit 50 million streams and reached a wider audience of part of Sean Paul’s Grammy-nominated ‘Imperial Blaze’album. That resulted in demand for Claye’s enticing gift for pop nous and island flavour from artists such as Chip, Aloe Blacc, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Ky-Mani Marley, Busy Signal and Michael Patrick Kelly.
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