A birthday letter to Jean: Y’kno, you didn’t expect to make it this far. In this time between now and then you:
•Had no clue what this life had in store for you up to this point.
•Grappled with your existence even at this young age.
•Learnt that true love and wisdom reveals itself through faith and the lived experience.
•Made great friends and also lost a few great friends.
•Hurt some of the ones you love and trust, but also been hurt by some of the ones you love and trust.
Constantly grappling with the purpose of your gifts…the purpose of your life! Always thinking, “By this age I’ll have it all sorted out.” Well, you haven’t sorted everything out, but you’ve received everything you needed - a loving family, friends, the ability to love & support others and wisdom.
You were never able to please the perfectionist in you - which lead to not so great perceptions of yourself, but you were never meant to be perfect. You were made to live as an example for someone going through the struggles you’ve had to contend with throughout your life.
So be patient with yourself. Trust in God - the plot will only begin to thicken from here.
Happy birthday ❤️
- Jean-André Lowell Lawrence
p.k.a. J.L.L.
“energy!” W @tianamajor9 & @keyonharrold just droppeddd.
Super proud of how this came out and the team that put this all together!
The beat started at my studio back in 2023 with the legend @worl__bass , and the song became possible after @natalieprospere introduced me to Tiana🙏🏾! Such an amazing vocalist, songwriter, artiste and person on a whole 🫶🏾!
Biiigg ups to @prgrshn for the additional sauce that made this song sound richhh, @fluteyzoe for the enchanting flutes throughout the track, and @shroom020 for the beautiful arrangement that I meticulously chopped up and sampled!
Produced by myself @jllprod , @shroom020 & @prgrshn .
Bass: @worl__bass
Flute 🪈 : @fluteyzoe
“Shedding” OUT NOW everywhere 🌞 Official Music Video link in bio
“Shedding” is livicated to release, to truth, to the elimination of things that no longer evolve us, to the end of cycles, to the lifting of veils, to endings. to beginnings.
prod by. @jllprod x SUUN
Featured Musicians:
Drums ☼ @officialfiresticks
Guitar ☼ @thee_alphaproducer
Double Bass ☼ Leon Duncan “Mandela”
🎥: @rosebluds
Thought You Knew 🌞 Music Video 🌞 OUT NOW LINK IN BIO 🌺 Sooo much love and gratitude to everyone who was apart of bringing more life into this creation❣️
SUUN - “Thought You Knew” on all streaming platforms
Prod. By: @jllprod
Director: @soren_knippen
DP: @brandon_silverio
Producer: @soren_knippen
AD: @_isabelbarros_
Gaffer: @camilonaizaque
Art Director: @pao.lopez.art@444.studios.art
Art Assistant: @ggaby.martinez
Stylist: @valsmoneymill@aziza_4416
PA: @dave.humble.8@kill_the_phonies@tristotalksalot
🌺
just a spec in the beginning of a story which at the time felt like a whole world but in hindsight a pretty simple, and common experience within a young woman’s journey, it speaks to my youth, my innocent yet strong head, my once fragile heart, and my seemingly sloowww developing prefrontal cortex loll. It’s fun. a tad cynical. n …direct. I hope u connect. Injoy xoxo <3
“Spain Root” album by @theroyalblu has surfaced!
I produced “Long Lane” w @mundodon , “Ten” and coproduced “Come From” with @riddimboss & @prodbyross
Great project put together by many great minds such as @riddimboss@kalex_dg@runkusinno and many more! Proud of Blu and all he has come to accomplish thus far. Spread the music far and wide!
@suunrai - “Thought You Knew” just dropped 🍃
Produced, mixed mastered by myself @jllprod
Much respect to @suunrai for trusting me with the vision 🙇🏾♂️
THIS ONE IS AN ANTHEM!!! 🔊🔊🔊
A celebration of our culture, our sound, and the soul of our island.
“Born In Jamaica” is out now on all streaming platforms
If you’re feeling this chune, make it your status with the song and drop the 🇯🇲 flag!!! Ley the world know where you’re from and what you stand for. Post it to your story or tag us while it’s playing!
Featuring @jesseroyal1@medisunmusic@bereshammond
Brought to you by @friendsonly
Produced by @jllprod
Stream it now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Audiomack — everywhere you get your music.
More sounds from Jamrock soon forward 🔊
#BornInJamaica #FriendsOnly
#Jamaica #diaspora #Caribbean
Did a lil breakdown of "Pressure Points" with my bro @usheenewbanks from @offtheriffseries not too long ago! This is the first of 3 parts that explain the whole process behind the creation of the song.
Shot & Edited by: @usheenewbanks
💥 NEW TUNES SELECTION 💥
Check out our NTS playlist! (link in bio)
@friendsonly is a project initiated by @natalieprospere that highlights authentic collaborations among real friends as the source of true art. For the latest release, @jllprod provided an exceptional and fancy riddim that hosts @jesseroyal1 , @medisunmusic and @bereshammond . The result: a Jamaican anthem called „Born In Jamaica“. 🇯🇲
“Strength & Resilience“ is the name of the new album by @lutanfyahmusic and @zionikings . A heartfelt roots riddim, horns that cause goosebumps and the strong voice of lyricist @lutanfyahmusic : “Warning Dem“ is the perfect opener for a big album! 🔥
#AlbumSeason
They did it again! One of the best Jamaican producers @wintajames1 teamed up with one of the most extraordinary Jamaican voices @lilaike . “Too Late to Lie“ is the title of this big collaboration that really increases anticipation for the upcoming album. ❤️
Big releases come from @likklevybz.utg , @aidonia4thgenna , @blaizfayah & @limitlessyes and @nsg_music & @real_jaybahd .
What is your favorite tune of the week? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#newtunes #releases #newmusicalert #newmusic #nts #reggae #dancehall #tunes #culture #jamaica #riddim
Did a lil’ production masterclass at Alpha School of Music the other day! It was a joy and a blessing to share some of the lessons and experiences I’ve gotten throughout my musical journey so far!
Big up to @alphamusicja@gaymagnus for facilitating this, and big ups to all the bright young men for taking the time to listen, learn and ask questions!
Bless up to @jikreuben for capturing the essence of the class 🙏🏾
