Reggae singer Chyna Nicole salutes mothers on new single
Mothers’ Day is usually celebrated in the month of May, but New York-based reggae singer Chyna Nicole isn’t waiting on a particular day to show respect and pay tribute to mothers around the world.
She salutes mothers with the release of her latest single, Gratitude for Mama, produced by Gary O Sutherland. It was released on March 31 via VPAL.
Saxophonist Dean Fraser and musician Noel Alphonso are featured on the track.
Chyna Nicole, whose parents are Jamaican, explained the inspiration behind Gratitude for Mama.
“I thought to myself, in my catalog of over 80 songs, not one of them is dedicated to my mom – my inspiration and the woman who loves me unconditionally. I thought that it was time. It’s a love song for mothers around the world and I hope that my fans will enjoy this special treat,” said Chyna Nicole.
Gratitude for Mama is featured on a project called Love You So Much rhythm from producer Gary O Sutherland.
“Gary is proud of this song and the overall project as he too is very close to his own mother,” Chyna Nicole shared.
She describes the relationship with her mother.
“I am very close to my mother. We have our ups and downs like any mother and daughter relationship. But she is positive and always there for me. I recall how hard she worked to pay my college tuition at Howard University doing overtime as a nurse. She has helped me through rough financial situations; she is a wonderful grandmother to my son, and she truly treats people well.”
Chyna Nicole continued, “This song is also for everyone who loves their mama and all mothers who have been mothers to people they weren’t biologically connected to. This is a mother’s anthem! I’m so grateful to my mom.”
She also spoke about collaborating with Fraser, whom she previously worked with on her 2016 album Higher.
“Althea Hamilton and I were very close friends, especially towards the end of her final stages in life. I lived through her stories about how Dean Fraser trained her, tours she has been on around the world with prominent reggae artistes. These stories and Dean’s talent drew me to always want to work with him. He is not just a saxophonist; he is a musical director and composer. I have been to his concerts where he has directed big acts and they were flawless. Both Althea and Dean were on my sophomore album. I still have not had a live session with him and hope to. But when I reached out, then Gary reached out, he liked the song and right away embraced it,” said Chyna Nicole.
