Melloquence, Jodian Pantry pay tribute to the dead?

Inna Wi Genes recording artiste Melloquence is getting favourable attention for his latest single Sacrifices (Only Jah Jah).

The song was recorded in response to the shooting, death of Conroy 'Connie' Edwards, a friend of dancehall artiste Mavado, who was allegedly shot in June by an off-duty police officer at the Quad Night Club in New Kingston. The artiste says since the release of the song the feedback has been tremendous.

According to Melloquence, he already had an idea to write a song to express his emotions after losing a close friend some time ago, but since the Quad incident, he decided to put his thoughts into music.

"The concept came out of more than one situation because a friend of mine had passed previously and then the Quad incident just propel me to write the song because I feel like I can relate to what Mavado is going through right now," he said.

The artiste says he personally did not know the deceased, but expressed that its common sense to have knowledge of how humans react to the passing of loved ones.

"If you've been through a situation is easier for you to relate to it, and me doing that through music," he said.

The singay says that the response that he has been getting from the listeners is very encouraging.

"On Facebook people have been constantly sharing it and saying that it is very positive," he continued.

"Some people comment that the song is infectious and touching and they can't get enough of it," he said.

The song also features a soulful harmony by singer Jodian Pantry.

According to Pantry "it's a fantastic song and very meditative, makes you think about your loved ones. The melody is good and it's been a while since I have heard a song like this," she said.

The song has been getting steady rotation on the radio and is also at number 20 on the Digicel Jamaicamusic.com site, after only a day's submission.

"The feedback is inspiring and it makes me know that people listen to good music, plus there is a market out there," Melloquence told The Sunday Gleaner.

According to the artiste, a video will be produced for Sacrifices (only Jah Jah) in a matter of weeks, at various locations around Kingston.