Usain Bolt, Busy Signal, And Shaneil Muir Team Up For ‘Jamaica All the Way’ Olympic Song
Jamaican athletics and Dancehall fans are abuzz with excitement over the Jamaican Olympic team’s official song, which features Usain Bolt, Busy Signal, and Shaneil Muir. The song was created in support of Team Jamaica’s quest for glory at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Titled Jamaica All The Way, the song and accompanying music video were produced by Bolt’s A-Team Lifestyle record label in collaboration with Red Stripe Beer, for which the world’s fastest man serves as a brand ambassador.
With the Olympics approaching quickly, from July 26 to August 11, the song has already been released on all streaming platforms, while the official video can be found on YouTube.
The song intro sees Usain making the appeal to his Jamaican compatriots: “Jamaica mek wi mek some noise and cheer on Team Jamaica”. In his verse, Busy tries his hand at French, while Muir uses her verse to declare that the Jamaican athletics team is a classic case of “talent over hype”.
“The Olympics represent a moment of pure joy, and I want our athletes to feel the support of all Jamaicans. This song celebrates their dedication and hard work. I produced it to encourage them to believe in themselves and dream big when they ‘Guh Fi Gold and Glory,’ knowing they have infinite support,” Bolt said in a release to DancehallMag.
President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating, “There is no better way to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games than with Usain capturing the infectious beat of dancehall, the inspired spirit of our people, and our aspiration to be the greatest versions of humanity. When the JOA and Red Stripe team up with lightning Bolt, it can only be electrifying and volcanic! Paris, stay tuned!”
“Although we can’t invite every Jamaican to travel to Paris and cheer for our athletes in person, our ‘Guh fi Gold and Glory’ campaign allows us to create opportunities for Jamaicans to show their support for our athletes both locally and globally. This song serves as a rallying cry, highlighting our unity and commitment to competing as a united team,” Red Stripe Brand Manager Nathan Nelms, emphasised.
On YouTube, many music fans from Jamaica and the African continent have been cheering on both the team and the artists.
“I’m Zimbabwean… Im wondering how I feel proud to be Jamaican right now lol,” Tarara Magura quipped.
“I am so proud of this song. It is a testimony to the spirit and might of my country, Jamaica. God continue to bless our athletes and our country ,” one woman said.🇯🇲
In the meantime, the Jamaican constellation of qualifiers for Paris has been officially named.
The womens’ field events will be represented by Lamara Distin, Chanice Porter, Ackelia Smith, Shanieka Ricketts, Ackelia Smith, Kimberly Williams, Lloydricka Cameron, Danniel Thomas-Dodd, Samantha Hall and Nayoka Clunis.
The men’s field events’ athletes include Romaine Beckford, Tajay Gayle, Carey McLeod, Wayne Pinnock, Jaydon Hibbert, Jordan Scott, Rajindra Campbell
Ralford Mullings, Traves Smikle and Roje Stona.
On the track, Tia Clayton, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Shericka Jackson will represent in the 100m sprints, while Niesha Burgher, Shericka Jackson, Lanae-Tava Thomas will compete in the 200m.
The women’s track list is completed by Junelle Bromfield, Nickisha Pryce, Stacey Ann Williams, Natoya Goule-Toppin, Adelle Tracey, Janeek Brown, Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams, Rushell Clayton, Janieve Russell and Shiann Salmon.
In the men’s events, Ackeem Blake, Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson will represent in the 100m sprints while Andrew Hudson and Bryan Levell will compete in the 200m.
Sean Bailey, Jevaughn Powell, Deandre Watkin, Navasky Anderson, Orlando Bennett, Rasheed Broadbell, Hansle Parchment, Roshawn Clarke, Jaheel Hyde and Malik James-King complete the list.