On "Done Si Dem," II Quality strides forcefully into the continuum of roots reggae, offering a track that's like a dispatch from the past and the present. The track is a partnership with the great Sugar Minott and is a soulful blend of vintage reggae warmth and sharp lyrical focus, directed at those who smile in your face while plotting against you behind your back.
The production oozes genuineness, with basslines that throb and caress, skanking guitar and dub-style echoes that cradle Minott's unmistakable voice as though it were recorded during Kingston's golden age. II QUALITY matches that energy with an undeniable presence, adding a modern twist that doesn't overlook the foundation. Together, the two make a powerful call-out to the fake friends and hidden enemies we all inevitably meet, shrouded in melodies that beg for repeated listens.
"Done Si Dem" doesn't disappoint in the taste of defiance and consciousness it offers. It's the track for anyone who's had to keep standing tall while it feels like everyone else is trying to knock you down, and it's in the spirit of reggae at its most potent and political. II Quality's mission is evident in introducing this track to the ears of reggae lovers who still value truth and soul in music. "Done Si Dem" isn't only a tribute to reggae's past but it marches arm-in-arm with a purpose.
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