Reggae Artist Chezidek Single ‘Because I’m Black’ Resonate With a Nation Of Black & Brown Who Continue to Fight Injustice In the earlier part of the year.
Roots Reggae singer Chezidek gave black people a strident anthem against racial experiences with his single “BECAUSE I’M BLACK”.
The forthright track produced by his own imprint label, Cheziberry Records, was inspired by the increase of police brutality against African Americans.
A tale heard around the world, look no further than the latest murder of Ahmaud Arbery, yet another innocent black man targeted while jogging because of his melanin, or Botham Jean sitting in his own living room, or Trayvon Martin and the list goes on.
Unfortunately, instances like these have as much resonance today as it did in the civil rights movement and beyond.
“BECAUSE I’M BLACK” is the lead from his forthcoming 11th studio album distributed by Tads Records.
“They want come crucify I because I’m black. They want to persecute I because I’m black – You want to execute I because I’m black – You want to scrutinize I because I’m black.”
When it comes to the issue of blackness, roots singer Chezidek is unapologetic conscientious. In a previous statement to the media, he stated
“This is a song that talks about the plight of black people and how depressed we have been over the years. As a Rasta man I have to represent for Black people, which is not to put down any race because we love all kinds of people, but it’s a reality.”
