Shamracq is feeling ‘Bouyant’ with new rhythm

Rising artiste and producer Shamracq is banking on the success of his 'Bouyant' rhythm.

The project features artistes such as Prohgres, Black Fyah, Bertus, Essae JV, Kryptic and Shamracq himself.

"The Bouyant project shows my commitment to breaking new artistes, fostering talent and contributing to the growth of the local music scene. That's why I am working with these emerging artistes," said Shamracq, whose given name is Shamar Gowe.

Among the tracks, Black Fyah uses Nightmare to discuss the negative impact that a life of crime exerts on communities and calls for peace and sanity, even as the nation's homicide rate remains one of the highest in the region. Kryptic and Prohgres team up to blend their sing-jay and hardcore dancehall styles on Wul It to encourage listeners to rise above challenges and find hope in even the most difficult times. Shamracq's track, Inevitable, delves into the struggles of everyday life and how a positive mindset can triumph over obstacles. Shamracq shot several videos for the projects which he will release in coming weeks as he amps up promotion on the singles.

He got his break in 2013 with a soca song fused with his dancehall style that gave him the opportunity to travel to several Caribbean islands. He first got recognition with his 'Brighter Day' project in 2016, another collaborative effort involving various local artistes. The project was popular in Montserrat and opened doors for Shamracq to land a position with the island's government, where he could utilise his video expertise for information and communication technology programmes.

He returned to Jamaica in 2019, determined to use his skills to make a mark in local industry using his label, Shamo Production, to offer a wide range of services, including graphic designing, video editing, visual arts and music production.