Hazard Poshgad Shines With ‘Grateful’

Dancehall artist Hazard Poshgad is pleased with the response to his latest single, Grateful, an ode to giving thanks for one’s position in life.

“Life ah the greatest, gratitude purifies us spiritually. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve health, and handle adversity,” the artist mused.

Dancehall music has always showcased multitude of tracks geared towards being thankful for our loved ones, an improved quality of life, making it through a tough trial or tribulation or simply being grateful for being alive. But Hazard Poshgad’s song stands out because it mirrors his glass-half-full viewpoint on life.

“As long as you’re above ground, you’re winning. You have to be grateful for the small mercies in life,” he said.

Released on the 24HR Bantex Records label, the single has been added to rotation on several local radio stations. The video premiered over a month ago showing off scenes of a scenic waterfront, gushing waterfalls, and luxuriant forests.

“The response has been really great, people are really enjoying the message of the video,” he said.

He recently recorded a single called Betrayal (Friend Killer) which will be released on the 24 HR Bantex Records label next month. The song is a collaboration with Chronic Law who recognized his talent and decided to team up with him for the song.

“I did the song one day while I was driving, it comes from a real life experience where I was betrayed by a friend who caused me to lose an important contract. I had to cut off that friend eventually cause that betrayal could have cost me my life, and my story is similar to that of several other young people. Lawboss later heard the song and gave me a big strength,” he said.

There are also plans to shoot visuals for the project.

Born Israel McDonald on February 29, 1988 the 33 year old artist has always had a passion for music. The Riversdale, St. Catherine native attended Berwick Primary and later graduated from Bogwalk High. Hazard started his musical journey in 2004, with strong support of his four brothers, who encouraged his talents.

As the artist continued to develop and groom his vocal abilities, his flashy sense of style he later earned himself the name ‘Poshgad.’

“Mi call miself Hazard but the girls dem say mi posh, so mi just add it to my name,” he said.

Since launching his professional musical career in 2004 he has recorded and released several tracks including the (2015)Canadian Reggae Chart #1 hit “Feel Nice” produced by Lee Milla productions. He also collaborated with fellow artiste I-Octane on the well received “Louis 13”, which was also produced by Lee Milla.

Hazard has graced the Rebel Salute stage, and performed at gigs in Toronto and Jamaica.

“My next goal is to collaborate with artists from different musical genres. I can definitely see myself working with Reggaeton artists or Hip Hop artists and making some innovative rhythms that people would easily gravitate to,” he said.