Emerging dancehall artist Gussman collaborates with veteran lyricist Chronic Law on their new and powerful single "Live Life," a motivational song meant to transcend international borders and connect with people worldwide, especially those facing street life struggles. "Live Life" begins with a lively yet reflective mood; production features smooth, rhythmic instrumentation with the thought-provoking thoughts in the song's lyrics.
Chronic Law's signature deep, introspective storytelling blends well with Gussman's energetic delivery, creating an infectious energy with themes of resilience, ambition, hard work, and self-empowerment. Production from Bashy Collect di Bred, with a beat by Prodbyrush, manages to create an authentic dancehall sound while also incorporating elements of contemporary music from the rest of the world, which allows a more universal audience size to enjoy it. Gussman is a UK-Jamaican artist and co-founder of New Wavez Entertainment, who has been on the rise on the dancehall scene.
Gussman's songwriting prowess, addressing cultural influences alongside modern soundscapes, is put on display within "Live Life," which further adds to his increase in visibility. Chronic Law is known for songs like "Empty" and "Harlesden," who rounds out the song's lyrical prowess, elevating it from a national anthem to a semi-poetical deconstruction of street life.
This collaboration is a statement Dancehall’s reach is expanding, and artists like Gussman and Chronic Law are at the forefront of taking the genre to new international heights.