Balance pleased with ‘No Man’

Reggae artiste Balance is getting recognition for his vocal skills on his latest single, titled No Man.

The 42-year-old singjay said that the response has been very good.

"Mi even start getting requests for dubs and jingles so mi know that the song connects in a real way," said the artiste whose given name is Dwayne Dacosta.

The single is part of the Mental Freedom rhythm project, which was released on October 7 on the New York Entertainment Music label. The project features talented acts such as Singer Heights, Guidance, Utan Green, and Sophia Squire.

"I feel great about this new song. It is not easy to get a song out there, but the vibes mi ah get, people like it. It's a great feeling. Is a whole heap a people ah try and not getting airplay, so I appreciate it," he said.

Balance grew up in Spanish Town and attended Horizon Park All Age School. During his teens, he got involved in music at the suggestion of his uncle, who recognised his talent.

"My uncle heard me and called his friends and the older ones called me on a stage show and I performed well. People all ah pap down the fence. Mi have something people like pertaining to the music," he said.

He recorded his first song, Girl I Like Your Style, as a member of the group, Better Tomorrow for 3P Production over a decade ago. Eight years ago, his brother suggested that he change his name to 'Balance'.

"One day, my brother Omar HoSang told me 'everything has to have a balance'. From mi tek up the name, Jah just opened spiritual doors for me to say things clearly, so I started to find myself and that is reflected in my music, which is deeper and more spiritual now," he said.