'Cheater's Prayer' tops St Vincent chart

Leighton Levy, Gleaner Writer

Chris Martin's Cheater's Prayer is not only creating a storm here in Jamaica, it is the number one song on St Vincent and the Grenadines Hot 103.7 radio charts. The song was officially released in September, just weeks after Martin performed it at Reggae Sumfest where it was well received.

On top of that, his song Top a Top is currently number 9 on the United Kingdom Reggae Charts.

Martin was informed of the latter development from the song's producer yesterday. Needless to say, he is over the moon. "Cheater's Prayer has only been out three weeks and the response has been crazy," Martin says. "It's already number one in St Vincent and it's a must-have for disc jocks in their playlists."

Martin said they wanted to hold the song back because the producer, ZJ Chrome, wanted it to be on iTunes first to drive sales but the "fever is spreading, we can't contain it. And for this last quarter of the year we're only expecting it to get bigger and cross over into many territories." According to industry sources, the song is reportedly the most requested on the Cardiac Strings rhythm that also features songs by Jah Cure, Tarrus Riley, Ce'Cile, Alaine and Voicemail.

Word is that a video treatment is being tailored for the song with the intention to start shooting soon.

Regarding Top a Top, Martin said he is glad his songs are being well received in the different markets overseas. "I am happy that my music is doing so well all over the world," he said, adding that fans should look out for some new songs coming soon including, 2012, Betta Dem and This Girl is Dangerous.

Martin left the island Monday, along with Ce'Cile, for performances in Guyana.