DESPITE being based in Japan, dancehall artiste JDart has been able to still make a sizeable impact on the international dancehall scene with his music. He is currently putting some promotional muscle behind Believe, his latest single.

“This is a song to uplift the youths and let them know that they can achieve their respective goals, regardless of the current circumstances and struggles being faced. Times are difficult but success starts with believing in oneself and focusing all your efforts on achieving that outcome. I am a testament to that!” declared the artiste whose given name is Craig Anthony Scott.

The single was released on the Cut Sleeves Records label two months ago. The visuals were shot by in-demand film director “Maniac” of Damaniac Visualz.

According to JDart, Believe is a necessary song for the times, considering the current state of affairs in the world but particularly what is happening in his homeland Jamaica where crime is a worrying trend.

Statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force up to August 13 showed 934 murders recorded since the start of this year.

“We have to change the mindset of the youths, we have to reach their hearts and their minds and believe that there is a better way for the youths to live — it’s the only way,” he said.

He is best known for the hit song Nah Sell Out featuring Chronic Law.

JDart started off singing in the church and on school choirs. He used to perform at different community events in his native St Ann, where he was constantly encouraged to pursue music as a professional career.

JDart left Jamaica in 2008 searching for employment and landed in Japan. But it wasn’t until 2011 that he gave serious thought to music and laid down his first track in the studio.

Now residing on the Asian continent, he kept focused and, within a few years, was able to attain many of his goals despite the culture shock and language barrier.

“We can conquer all things if we just believe,” he said.