The ATF Band made quite an entrance two years ago with “Yardie”, a humorous song that took jabs at stereotypes of Jamaicans abroad. They keep the patriotic vibe going with their new song, “Welcome to my Land”.
Released in late September, the self-produced track projects a resilient Jamaica despite the challenges of COVID-19 which has claimed over 2,000 lives in the Caribbean country.
“’Welcome to my Land’ had been finished about two months ago, but we decided now would be a good time to release it as Xmas is around the corner. We would like to drop another single before end of the year as music is what we love and especially in these times, music helps to heal and bring people together,” said Stephen Lee, the quartet’s drummer.
Like “Yardie”, “Welcome to my Land” is boosted by a promotional video. The latest visual shows Jamaica’s beautiful landscape which before Covid-19, attracted over one million visitors annually.
The pandemic prevented The ATF Band from promoting their EP, “Yardie”, which was released last year. It forced Lee and band-mates Herbie Harris (keyboards), Courtland White (guitar) and Lyndon Webb (bass) to put live and recording dates on hold for much of 2021.
Lee does not see that situation changing anytime soon, but says he and his colleagues will be ready when it does.
“The band has been doing studio work and putting some ideas together for when live shows will be allowed again,” he said.
Written By Howard Campbell