Grammy Award-winning Jamaican musician, Koffee, released a remix of her current single “Pressure” last week featuring Dancehall icon Buju Banton.
The official Pressure remix uploaded to Koffee’s YouTube channel has since amassed 350,000 views.
Speaking on the remix with The Gleaner, Koffee said teaming up with Buju Banton for the Pressure remix was a ‘perfect fit’ as she grew up listening to the his music and understands the ideologies he shares are similar to the ones expressed on the track.
“We have been in contact for a while so when the idea came up, I thought it was a perfect fit. He’s conscious and knows about the ‘pressure’ we are all under. If anything, he’s a perfect example of resilience and not giving up,” Koffee told the Gleaner “I have nothing but respect for his work ethic, his talent, his lyricism, his wisdom. He’s an amazing artiste. One of the best. A legend,” she continued.
The Grammy-clad collaboration has been receiving rave review since its release, which is what the “Toast” singer hoped for. “I really wanted this remix to give strength to those who connect with the lyrics. I wanted them to feel the authenticity. His (Buju Banton’s) verses add strength to the song. When people listen to the words we are speaking, I want them to have hope. If this remix can connect with even more people, and a wider audience, then that would be great,” Koffee added.
You can listen Koffee’s “Pressure” Buju Banton remix below.
