F.Y.A.H. ready to blaze with new single ‘I Believe’
Published:Monday | November 13, 2023 | 12:09 AM
Reggae band F.Y.A.H. is set to share its new single, I Believe, an introspective track produced by the ‘Dub Mechanic’ Alborosie, complete with a heavy rub-a-dub bassline. It will be out November 16, via VP Records’ Dub Rockers imprint.
Lead vocalist Elton Earlington explains that one particular conversation he had with Delroy ‘Pele’ Hamilton, the band’s bassist and leader, moved him to write I Believe. The lyrics touch on resilience and faith, while also exploring how one’s outward facade of strength can often mask inner struggles.
“Even while recording the song, Pele didn’t know he inspired its message. But the first time he heard the words and the melody, he immediately connected with them. Then he built on them by putting the production in Alborosie’s hands. And between all of us, there came about this beautiful sound,” said Elton.
I Believe follows previous singles One Day Soon (feat. Josey Wales), Raging Fire, Freedom Fighter (feat. Steel Pulse), and Oh Oh Oh (Jammin’) as the fifth song released in anticipation of their debut album Free Your Authentic Heart, slated for release next year.
The new song will be released digitally along with a visualiser by Fred Debs.
F.Y.A.H. is the latest project of Delroy ‘Pele’ Hamilton, a co-founder, leader, and bassist of the popular Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah. With three albums, including the Grammy-nominated Everlasting under his belt, Pele decided to dive deeper into music production when the pandemic hit and isolation became the new normal.
“I challenged myself to become a better writer, musician, producer and this led to the birth of F.Y.A.H.” he explained in the band’s biography.
Pele’s journey to F.Y.A.H. has been long and winding, but these experiences have allowed him to create music that resonates deeply with people.
“The power of music is when it comes straight from the heart. That’s when it truly connects with people. They can feel that vibration,” he said.
While reggae still remains at the core of F.Y.A.H., Pele also incorporated other genres and influences to create a unique sound that reflects his personal journey and experiences.
Pele collaborated with talented musicians, including guitarist Nicolas Groskopf and vocalist Elton Earlington, to create the group’s debut album, which features a dozen new tracks of roots reggae style with a message of hope, resilience, and love.