PJ Far-West Selecta’s newest track, “Rasta Smells Green,” is a chill, infectious ride that you want to sit back, turn up, and vibe out. The song, featuring Jamaican singer Sledge, combines lush reggae and dub rhythms with a storytelling style that is both smart and funny. It’s clear from the very first note that this is a tune intended to raise spirits. To the music’s credit, the official video, shot in Nigeria by Mark S.,
is a colorful, joyous visual counterpart to the song’s laid-back, good
vibes. There’s something warmly, globally connected about watching
Sledge’s tale unfold, and the setting provides a wealth of texture that
gives the experience an intimate grandness.
Sledge nonchalantly darts in and out of the funky beats, narrating a carefree tale that sounds genuinely tongue-in-cheek, with just a touch of cornball. This is storytelling that welcomes you into a small world where humor and music can keep you company, and sometimes all you need is a smile. Its soothing energy, paired with the lush dub elements, makes it not just a track to listen to, but to feel.
“Rasta Smells Green” is an affirmation that music can be both funny and soothing, as well as brilliant, all at the same time. So whether you’re a reggae junkie looking for something uptempo and lighthearted yet soulful, or just someone new to the Jamaican genre looking for four minutes of respite from the daily rat race, “Rasta Smells Green” serves as a brief getaway from the humdrum, a reminder that sometimes, it’s O.K. to chill for a minute.
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