Positive vibes Hauraruni village kid Jason Beaton
Amidst much talk of youths being only associated with negative vibes and influences of violence in dancehall this publication introduces Jason Lester Beaton a.k.a ‘Radikal one.’
From Hauraruni, Soesdyke linden highway this youth age 22 is a kid with big dreams to promote positivism in dance hall/ reggae Gospel style and has completed a six track album to prove this.
A graduate of the Dora Secondary School he is currently a student Global technology Studying Network Plus and A+ with the ultimate goal to become an entrepreneur who has the business know how but can also sing of the unsearchable riches of God in Christ Jesus. “I got started singing six years ago in churches and at various entertainment events and thus far I’ve completed a six track album aptly titled ‘RADIKAL ONE,” he said.
Standing at the height of 6ft 6ins, like every youth he says he has had his fare share of hanging with the crowd and wanting to fit in no matter the cost, and often was a problem child in secondary school. As he puts it “my parents are Christian missionaries and I was the embarrassment.” Then came the wake up call through a friend. “He asked me, how could you be the child of pastors and be living the life of a rebellious kid… no example at all,” Radika recalled.
Though he had heard words to that effect before that statement finally made sense and his womanizing days grounded to a halt. Now the rest is His-story.
I’m now focused on my educational development seriously; and also on my music … I love Dancehall and I know what it can do to youths so I’m gonna sing dance hall laced with the word of God to create positive influences in the lives of partying youths. To me Youths are not all bad we just sometimes do things to fit in and also to be part of the in crowd to get attention but I am proof to say things can turn around with God for a better living.
The six tracks album comprises five songs created in the Brutal tracks Studios with assistance from Ken da Beat Maker and another done in Trinidad.
They include ‘Na compromise’ which declares that no matter what the cost we need to decide that we stand for God always and though the road may get tough God will see us through at any age and stage.
‘Come mek them fight meh’ is another hot song that encourages you to hold fast to your dreams despite the nay Sayers.
The artistes who is aiming to go global with his message also has completed a song titled ‘give Jesus everything’ and that features artistes from Canada and Trinidad such as DJ evangelist, Baby C, Kester D and Tandika as well as himself.
On the album too there is one song that speaks of war in which many youth dies, but this version tell of what one has to do to ensure that one stands with God against spiritual and emotional issues and unfolding with principalities and powers and rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places.
Another must hear for Dancehall lovers seeking positive vibes is the “God the Greatest” song which tells of the undying and unwavering love of God for man kind despite their wicked ways.
Last but not least is the one that was done for a Bahamas based deejay ‘God Son’ titled ‘ Search feh them soul’ and it tells encourages Christians to get out of their bench warming ways and going into the world and to preach and teach as alight to those in the dark.
“I patter myself off of my brother-in-law Solid Youth who is the motivator that keeps me going musically. Radikal One is signed to the ReadyBack Records label out of Jamaica headed by Saint Matthews. He can be contacted on 646-2716email [email protected] you can also find him on face book and myspace social networks.
As he trod on to fulfill his calling in God as a Christian he say the music is laced with the word of God but is not just for Christians it’s for any person who want to enjoy and learn of God’s goodness at the youth dancehall level.
Ultimately he’s aiming to hit the international music main stream where he says he will be able to ad to the voices that speak of positive vibes and hope for youths.
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