Canadian musician François Marius offers a much-needed message of strength and awareness with his Reggae/Pop offering, "Jah See The Pain In This World (Jamaican Version)." But it is a spiritual transmission soaked in warm basslines and soulful melodies. It's pop accessible, but the beat has a palpable island rhythm that roots the message in reggae's origins of protest and praise. It's a prayer, a cry, and a call to action, reminding us that Jah, or God, knows what many refuse to acknowledge.
Marius steps into his calling with this emotional single, written, composed, and produced with intention. The track feels as if it captures the weight of the world's suffering and somehow manages to channel that heaviness into light. François, who plays bass and drums live and shares lead vocals with the band's Anat Cohen, has his fingerprints on every layer of the song, which performs an appealingly made-for-you vibe.
Bérénice's contribution behind the saxophone and accordion adds a chilling layer to the song, and her backing track effortlessly lifts Marius's lead lines. Simona also plays guitar on the ride, spicing the rhythm with bright, melodic swatches that draw you further into the groove. The effect is a song that feels alive, breathing, in motion, and connected to something more. "Jah See The Pain In This World (Jamaican Version)" dares you to allow yourself to feel, reflect, and ultimately rise. There is genuineness here that cannot be faked, evidence that Marius isn't simply writing songs but also creating medicine for the soul.
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