People from other countries have long admired Jamaicans for their swag and 'vibes'. Their exuberance is on display even more when they live abroad.
Deejay Iyara salutes the overseas Jamaican on "Yaadman up inna Farrin", a humorous song released in July.
Produced by Bellevue Entertainment Production, it is based on his observations of how well many of his countrymen live overseas, especially in the United States.
"I've never lived in the States, always visit. But all my friends and family that are immigrants, they are doing way better than when they where back home. One of them use this quote to me, 'yaadman up inna farrin. Farrin great for mi did mawga (meager) now mi a put on weight'," he said, adding that the song's premise is simple.
"The message behind the song is, change is growth. Use up the hustling skills that we learn in the streets of Jamaica, to create a better life for you and your family," Iyara explained.
Though the immigrant success story is common in the US, Canada and United Kingdom, Jamaicans have a sense of unique determination.
Many left their country to work on the construction of the Panama Canal in the early 20th Century, while thousands travelled to the UK in the 1940's and 1950's to help repair that country's battered economy.
In the US, Jamaicans and their descendants have excelled in diverse spheres including academics, sports, entertainment and politics. The country's current vice-president, Kamala Harris, father is Jamaican.
Iyara, who is from Portland parish in eastern Jamaica, has been recording since 2009.
Written By Howard Campbell