With the uncertainty of Covid-19, looking out for your fellow man has become even more important. Singer Elihu Morris expresses the need for benevolence on his latest song, "On Your Side of Town".
The track is from "Songs of Life", the Boston-based artist's recently released eight-song EP which he co-produced with longtime collaborator Andrew "Bassie" Campbell for Shamalki Roots Production.
"I thought about reaching out with a song that could be out of the box, a song that could speak to everyone, a song that everyone could connect with especially in a time like this," said Morris. "There are so much different things going on, and the world is so troubled. This is a song to bring that light of caring and sharing, positive energy."
"On Your Side of Town" is the follow-up to "Any Little Man" which also had a social message. That song called for an end to urban violence, particularly in Morris' native Jamaica.
Having experienced the challenges of ghetto life, he empathizes with people from marginalized communities. Music, which Morris has been doing for over 25 years, is his way of soothing those in need.
"I believe in music, music is love and love is music. And it’s my pleasure to share my art with the people, to show people hope, and to stay looking on the brighter side," he reasoned. "After all, life imitates art. And it’s all about people, we are created in all different shapes, sizes and colors, but we all are one, created by one man."
Written By Howard Campbell