In the video for “Sacrifice”, his latest song, Versi portrays the hardworking family man --- putting in countless hours of toil to keep the home fires burning. He has known the importance of being financially-independent since his youth.
“To me, it’s not important to be employed. It’s imperative to have an income whether you’re self-employed or employed. When you have multiple incomes, that’s even better,” he said.
“Sacrifice” is the lead single from the deejay’s nine-song EP of the same title. It will be released on June 17 by Darshan Records and Cawvins Entertainment.
The set contains songs that were released in the last two years including “The Voice” (with Bounty Killer) and “One Dream”. Various producers contributed singles to the EP which is Versi’s first.
From Portland parish in eastern Jamaica, Versi is a longtime resident of New York City. He went into music shortly after leaving high school over 15 years ago, recording initially as Shotta, then as Versatile.
He says most people can relate to the message of “Sacrifice”. Including himself.
As a youth, Versi watched as his mother work tirelessly as a domestic in homes and hotels in Portland.
“Man Clean” and “Battlefield” are other songs from “Sacrifice”.
Written By Howard Campbell