UK-Based Reggae-Afroswing Artist Lickle Jay is set to release his new single ‘My Baby’ on Friday 10th March 2023. Bringing a signature blend of Reggae, R&B, Soul and Afrobeats, Lickle Jay seeks to impact the world with a fresh approach and uplift his growing fan base. Known for his personal and relatable lyrics, ‘My Baby’ tells the story of Lickle Jay finding love and building a strong connection with his soulmate, overcoming the challenges of a long-distance relationship. The song was written by Lickle Jay and produced by Grammy-nominated producer group Crate Classics. Positive and uplifting, the ‘My Baby’ is an ode to the connection built with that special someone and passionate moments shared together.

“We watched each other grow up and there was a strong bond between us before we even had our first kiss.”

The accompanying music video for ‘My Baby’ features Lickle Jay on his way to finally meet someone special and spend precious moments together against the romantic backdrop of Stechelberg Mountain in Swizerland, noted as a key location in the 1969 James Bond film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Intimate, honest and multi-layered, the track can touch people in different ways, all rooted in the idea that everyone can have a “My Baby” whether it’s new love, past relationship, or even a child. On the significance and inspiration for the track, the artists says: My Baby’ is very special to me as we made the impossible possible by journeying to see her while the world was in lockdown, the song is about celebrating and appreciating the past as much as embracing the future.”

Lickle Jay sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

Well... growing up my mother would often play a lot of RnB, soul and Mo Town classics so i was always a music lover from an early age.  Being part of an International Reggae Sound System “Jah Troopers” gave me the opportunity to travel and preform in many different communities, UK and abroad. Seeing the reaction from the crowds, singing and dancing enjoying when we played the music and the atmosphere it Created was just phenomenal. i became very inspired and this increased my love for music.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

Bob Marley, Beres Hamond, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Tarrus Riley.

Working with Rihanna would be an amazing collaboration, artist like Drake and Chris Brown as well for sure.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

I Have some more releases coming soon and I'm currently working on my album.

4. How would you describe your sound?

Well... they say i have a sound like Koffee, Protoje, Chronixx, Wizkid, and Tems.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

My Proudest moment was when one day i was walking through my local area and i ran into a guy i haven't seen in a very long time, he stopped me in the street and told me how “my music changed his life” and that he had been incarcerated for some years and listening to my music gave him strength and guidance. Now He’s at peace.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Don't give up, follow your dreams, keep going, no matter how tough the journey becomes, stay in your lane and always be true to yourself.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Hussla D, Teshay Makeda, and Shniece.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

Damian Marley and Nas “Distant Relatives”, Sizzla “The Real Thing” And Lauryn Hill “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I like cooking, spending time with my family and friends, travelling and I can play basketball lol..

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

A big bottle of water, my girl friend Mary Jane and positive vibez