Kingston, Jamaica/Toronto, ON Reggae/Hip Hop Sensation Dudsymil Releases The Frequency EP
Kingston, Jamaica-born, Toronto, ON-based rising sensation Dudsymil declares the release of his brand-new EP, The Frequency, a mollifying listening experience throughout the five tracks. This project completely deflects from Dudsymil’s previous EP, Deep Rivers, a body of work that delivered such dark themes at full length.
The Frequency is a show of the singer’s evolution of sound. With a formidable opener as “Right Now,” that promises to elicit some salacious emotions from female listeners. In each track, Dudsymil and his production team consistently convey the stand-out theme of “good vibes” in various aspects of daily living.
“The essence of the EP, The Frequency, is a vibe that I feel has been given to me by a higher power, and I’m excited to share it with the world,” the singer expands.
Dudsymil’s spontaneous approach to each track translates well to the seasoned listening ear. The rawness in each lyric delivered, and the beat selection for each song will appeal to his listeners.
On “Party”, the singer enlists producer, Executive Scott, as composer and co-writer. Initially, Scott gravitated to Dudsymil right after listening to his debut album and then decided to come on board to work on this track.
This track was mostly driven by the reggae singer’s constant frustration with everything wrong about society.
“I envisioned this being a world song that will enable healing while at the same time providing high energy required for partying.”
The follow-up tracks “Policy” and “Symple” illuminate the theme of couples in love by fusing authentic reggae and Afrobeat components into the production. These tracks allow the listener to get lost in the vivid imagery the lines immediately take you to. Adding on to the tracks being inspired by real-life occurrences elevates the quality of The Frequency EP.
Dudsymil concludes the project with EP name track, “The Frequency”, a collaborative effort with frequent musical partner, 3x Juno nominated singer, Blk Orchid. The pair joined forces on a relaxing record, “Sail Away”, a song about seeking comfort in a loved one.
“The Frequency” surpasses the bar set on the previous track, simply by the zestful energy and the back-and-forth singing delivered by these two artists.
Care to introduce yourself?
Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica by my Aunt who exposed me to life at an early age through living her purpose. A Finance professional with a vibe; the vibe being dudsymil. I was introduced to music indirectly through my Dad, Grammy Nominated Executive Producer Bunny Gemini. He was back then into the lovers rock militant vibe through productions with the late greats Gregory Isaacs and Denis Brown as well as Yami Bolo. That’s how it all began; despite rough seas, we are still here fuelled by passion.
Tell us about the process of recording “The Frequency”?
My debut album was DEEP RIVERS done during Covid so it was more of an introspective. That was 2021/2. Now, the energy is different, we vibrating in a different space hence the EP name The Frequency. There was another name for the project, which had songs ready to go but then the divine linked me through a link in Nigeria who heard Sail Away and has shown significant interest in being a part of the journey since then; so big up Executive Scott. Three songs were then recorded in my living room (well charge up haaaa…) over a three day period. The lead-out song was just a quick link to BlkOrchid bung bang! The rest is history. My favorite on the EP is Symple produced by Eddie Bullen one of my musical mentors. I brought him the idea and he translated; then got a Sax and guitar on the record – the best track on the EP subjectively speaking haaa…
What’s it like being an artist in Toronto?
People appreciate the vibe – once your energy real di connection seal – Yeah!
Who was the first and most recent Canadian artist to blow you away?
Blessed’s hit song “Love” is among the top favorites.
You’ve been making music for a bit of time now, what’s one piece of advice you can offer to those starting out?
Treat music like a girl you love…