UNITED States-based, Jamaican singer Da Professor is tackling domestic abuse in his latest single I Love Myself.

The track, released on February 14, is produced by Spiky Music Group.

Da Professor explained the inspiration for the single.

“There is an ugly cycle of abuse where these young men are increasingly becoming the perpetrators of domestic violence. We have to stop the abuse. It is a crisis of self-worth,” said the former lead singer of the Inner Circle.

He said while it is commonly publicised that women and children are victims of abuse, men are also abused, especially verbally and emotionally.

I Love Myself is also the anthem for Stop the Abuse Foundation, LLC.

Founded by Da Professor and NFL player Terry Kirby, the foundation aims to put a stop to domestic violence through music and education.

“The foundation’s mission is to raise the public’s awareness of the ‘well-hidden-in-the-shadows’ truth about the existence and instances about domestic violence. We recently visited two high schools in the US to spread the message to let teens know they can become free of their abusive or violent situation. I am seeking partners in Jamaica to do the same,” he said.

Born in Kingston on February 18, 1988, Da Professor (Julio Todd) grew up in the tough inner-city community of Waterhouse in St Andrew. He attended Oberlin High School in rural St Andrew.

He migrated to the States in 2005 and attended Thomas Edison High in New York.

He is known for songs including Peace and Unity, I Know Why and Touch You, featuring Ken Boothe.