JDart Inspires The Youths To ‘Believe’

Despite being based in Japan, dancehall artist JDart believes that he can be a music industry game changer With his latest single, ‘Believe’.

“This is a song to uplift the youths and let them know that they can achieve their respective goals regardless of the current circumstances and struggles being faced,” the artiste whose given name is Craig Anthony Scott, said.

Growing up in poverty with numerous challenges, JDart’s philosophical approach to life is: “if he can do it, why can’t you?”

‘Times are difficult, but success starts with believing in oneself and focusing all your efforts on achieving that outcome. I am a testament to that!” he said. 

The single was released on the Cut Sleeves Records label two months ago and the official video has racked up over 318,000 views on YouTube. The visuals were shot by in-demand film director ‘Maniac’ of Damaniac Visualz. 

According to JDart, “Believe” is a necessary song for the times, considering the current state of affairs in the world, but especially in his homeland Jamaica where criminality has been rampant in recent times. Statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) up to August 13, which showed 934 murders recorded since the start of this year.

“We have to change the mindset of the youths, we have to reach their hearts and their minds, and believe that there is a better way for the youths to live, it’s the only way,” he said.

Best known for the hit “Nah Sell Out” featuring Chronic Law, which has amassed almost two million views on Youtube since its release, JDart started off singing in the church and on school choirs. He used to perform at different community events in his native St Ann, where he was constantly encouraged to pursue music as a professional career.

Jdart left Jamaica in 2008 searching for employment and landed in Japan. But it wasn’t until a 2011 trip to Japan that he gave it serious thought and laid down his first track in the studio.

Now residing on the Asian continent, he kept focused and, within a few years, was able to attain many of his goals despite the culture shock and language barrier.

“We can conquer all things if we just believe,” he said