Most dancehall deejays just use violent imagery and artillery-packing, cop-killing, asphalt visions to boost their street credibility. But Zumjay has gone one better. He is literally risking his life, 'bussing' real army issued guns, and exterminating terrorists as part of the US armed forces in the Middle East.
He doesn't have to try to make up rhymes about conflict to earn street cred, he has lived the real thing. Listen to the Boardhouse production, Ready Fi Defend It, and you get that sense of realism and urgency that Zum has brought to his music.
Dem say war, like Western Union mi wi send it
Ready fi defend it
Beat it beat it like Buju and bend it
Ready fi defend it
Bwoy see mi dawta and try fi offend it
Ready fi defend it
Zumjay has matured a great deal since his days as a youth engineering in the studios of Penthouse, working professionally with the likes of Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Morgan Heritage, and Beenie Man. He may not have a string of commercial hits behind his name but his consistency as a writer of his own music and for big name hits such as Sean Paul continue to pay off. His knowledge of musical composition from conception to its delivery, will undoubtedly give him longevity in the industry.
Having recently been promoted to Specialist in the Army, and currently touring Qatar for several days for much needed R&R, he is proud of his military achievements thus far. Quite notable was his performance in Qatar for the troops which was well received. With the recession, he sees how the music industry continues to be affected which has forced many artistes to make tough decisions. But tough times always calls for tough decisions but Zumjay is always one step ahead.
Right now, Zumjay is gearing up for his return home as well as to the music scene. To his loyal fans, you will not have to wait much longer to see what Zumjay has to offer but then you already know. He is a man, a soldier. . . but first and foremost an artiste and "to whom much is given, much is expected".
Posted on March 15, 2010 15:02
wha u a do inna usa fatigue? a risk u life a fight taliban fi a usa green card? u nuh go america fi look money. Is a bullet u a look fa. fool.
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:37
shout out to ma boy zum....respect u for what u doing.
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:41
love this pic. zumjay looks so sexy
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:43
love u zum, hurry up and come home safely
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:48
shoot em up ZUM, keep doing your thing, Ready Fi Defend It.
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:49
ZUMJAY BIG UP YUSELF AND KEEP SAFE......
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:50
da picture ya mad!!!!!
Posted on March 15, 2010 17:56
shoot em up ZUM, keep doing your thing, Ready Fi Defend It.
Posted on March 15, 2010 20:01
fyi you have to already have a green card to join the us army so check you're facts before you post nonsense
Posted on March 15, 2010 20:01
i miss zumjay so much.....hurry up and come back mi artiste
Posted on March 15, 2010 20:09
ZUMJAY YU SMARTER THAN NUFF A DEM WEY A HYPE UP DEM SELF AND NO HAVE NUTTIN. GWAAN SET UP YU FUTURE YOUTH. GOOD MOVE. RESPECT YU FI DAT.
Posted on March 15, 2010 20:09
do yu ting Zumjay!
Posted on March 18, 2010 20:17
big up zumjay real man love da move yu make big up
Posted on March 19, 2010 13:10
It take a real courageous and brave soul to do what he's doing..... Blessings to you.. All the best!!
Posted on March 21, 2010 23:58
Good move. unlike some people that come to the US and turn to drugs as a way to "make money" only to get dip. weh yuh money deh now? @ fool dat: Shut up talking about a fool dat, please how much man get bullet cause dem deh pon street corner. gwan ah yuh bed. but also to this post you must first know what his job is in the army. not everyone bust "big guns" so don't try to over hype it or give the wrong impression. None the less he is doing a great thing for himself and his family.