On any given night time, someplace on the planet, Mr. Straightforward’s world hit “Drive Me Loopy” is taking part in.
“From arenas to TV and movie placements and movie star love, ‘Drive Me Loopy’ – 22 years later – helps outline the Dancehall sound the lots love,” Caribbean leisure publicist Aptitude Lindsey, of Acclaim PR, informed Caribbean Life over the weekend.
Produced by Tony “CD” Kelly on the infectious “Purchase Out Riddim,” “Drive Me Loopy” captures the essence of Dancehall’s golden period, Lindsey stated.
“As Mr. Straightforward’s extraordinary vocals adorn the pulsating riddim, ‘Drive Me Loopy’ instructions listeners, inspiring crowds to groove fearlessly or sing verbatim,” she stated.
“I knew that there was one thing particular about ‘Drive Me Loopy’ after I recorded it,” Mr. Straightforward stated. “But, and nonetheless, I’m humbled by the heights the document has reached.”
Whereas celebrating the twenty second Anniversary of “Drive Me Loopy,” Lindsey stated Mr. Straightforward secured its placement within the acclaimed drama collection, “Grime Children,” now on BBC Three.
She stated the outstanding collection channels the “coming of age journey of 5 Black London youngsters, navigating interior metropolis dwelling, societal woes, racism and extra to make it in Grime music.
“Set within the late 90s, the group helps take an underground phenomenon to worldwide standing,” Lindsey stated.
“This can be a huge achievement for me,” Mr. Straightforward stated. “The longevity of ‘Drive Me Loopy’ is a real testomony that good music has no expiration and that Dancehall has a viable place in in the present day’s music panorama.
“I’m happy with the music and may’t consider a extra rewarding TV placement than ‘Grime Children,’” he added, disclosing that he’s taking the celebration on the highway, with summer season exhibits deliberate for New York, Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and Oklahoma, and extra to be introduced.
From a slew of classics to his new banger “Soiled Dancer,” produced by DJ Child Bang, “Mr. Straightforward proves timeless attraction and a knack for rocking each stage present,” Lindsey stated.
“Mr. Straightforward’s pen sport matches his stellar vocals,” she stated. “The ‘Drive Me Loopy’ impact is very large.”
Lindsey stated TV isn’t the one place the hit music is buzzing.
“In a viral video, NBA star Russell Westbrook of the LA Clippers is seen dancing and singing the Dancehall basic phrase for phrase, proper right down to the advert libs,” she stated.
“Lengthy reside ‘Drive Me Loopy,’” Mr. Straightforward stated. “Right here’s to 22 extra years of the basic. “Grateful for Russell Westbrook and all followers, DJs, fellow artists and influencers, who’ve supported the music.”
Lindsey stated Mr. Straightforward is certainly one of Dancehall’s signature voices, with staples on each DJ’s playlist.
“Whether or not it’s ‘Drive Me Loopy’, ‘Rain Once more’, ‘Homicide’, ‘Bashment Time’, ‘Silent Killer’, ‘Strangest Factor’ or one of many crooner’s many different classics, Mr. Straightforward leaves an indelible mark on Reggae and Dancehall music and tradition,” she stated.
