Hailed for her 21st century blend of reggae and R&B, Jamaica’s rising vocalist Jaz Elise is back in 2023 with “Rice & Peas,” a jovial and romantic vegan confession out now via I&I Worldwide.
The familiar expression, “I love you like cooked food,” is deeply stewed in this new song produced by Jamaican Grammy-winning beatsmith Di Genius (Drake, John Legend). Jaz’s native signature dish of rice and kidney beans serves as a fitting metaphor for the blissful feeling of love. Fulfilled by this joy, Jaz Elise basks in it. The bubbly vocals from the singer-songwriter radiate in Fernando Hevia-directed scenes, picturing her against a sprawling backdrop of palm trees and open fields, also accompanied by a friends and family celebration where rice and peas brings smiles to everyone around.
Jaz Elise explains, ”this feel-good single is about embracing that moment when you realize you really like someone. It’s fully acknowledging that this person and this energy makes you feel so good and so you think it’s a good thing to pursue.”
“Rice & Peas” follows Jaz Elise’s 2022 single “Gratitude” (Overstand Entertainment / Easy Star Records) and her 2021 debut EP The Golden Hour (via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course/RCA Records). The new single is available via I&I Worldwide, a new imprint from reggae artist Protoje’s In.Digg.Nation Collective label in partnership with Easy Star Records and The Orchard for worldwide distribution. The imprint’s goal is to give rising Jamaican artists the opportunity to release their music on a more independent level. “Rice & Peas” is I&I Worldwide’s second release, after Samory I’s “Life Is Amazing” feat. Chi Ching Ching.
“Rice & Peas” is available on all platforms:
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JAZ ELISE
Born Jasmine Taylor in Harbour View (a coastal community of Kingston, Jamaica), Jaz Elise’s first introduction to music was singing in the church choir as a young child. Her father, a gospel musician, laid the foundation for Jaz’s musical aspirations. In 2020, Jaz Elise joined In.Digg.Nation Collective’s roster, the record label and management company founded by Grammy-nominated artist Protoje. With only a handful of songs in her repertoire (including her hit song “Fresh & Clean” feat Govana) and an undeniable knack for fusing soul, R&B, reggae and dancehall, the aspiring singer stepped into the spotlight in 2021 with her debut EP The Golden Hour and will release new music throughout 2023.
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