Nathanael Amore, attorney-at-law and supporting artists and repertoire (A&R) for late rising dancehall artiste Rajiek “Mulla” Dunkley hopes that he will be remembered for his talent and contribution to the industry.

The 21-year-old, who rose to prominence with tracks such as Gots To and Wahlahi, died on May 26 after battling sickle cell disease.

“Mulla had a rare energy. His music was fun, upbeat, witty, and relatable. He had a great ear for beats and clearly understood how to connect with audiences, especially online; not just locally, but globally. He also had a real marketing mind. He was the first artiste I saw leveraging local Twitch creators, and he truly understood the power of TikTok and social media. He also seemed to have a strong work ethic and the depth of his unreleased catalogue is proof that his best was still ahead,” Amore told the Jamaica Observer’s Splash, adding that they were in the process of pitching Wahlahi for major label distribution with Warner Music.

Amore had a conversation with the late deejay and his manager just last weekend. Plans were in motion to market him to the world.

“We were discussing potential collaborations with Afrobeat artistes and building more international momentum for Wahlahi. On the morning of the day he passed away I spoke to his manager about marketing strategies to build on the momentum the song was getting on TikTok, especially after India Love danced to it on ImVodou’s account. Mulla was excited, optimistic, and fully locked in on making this moment count; it was his last post on Instagram. I’m happy he saw the momentum of the song,” he reflected.

The attorney also revealed that Mulla died with a smile on his face.

“That says so much about who he was — always grateful, always positive, even in the face of challenges. I knew he lived with sickle cell, making his efforts even more admirable,” he said.

Besides his impact on Jamaica’s musical cultural scene, Amore hopes that more light will be shed on the sickle cell disease and its effects.

“I want people to remember Mulla as a light, a beacon in dancehall. He proved that positivity and feel-good music still have a place and a powerful impact. He set a new standard for what a modern dancehall artiste could be — creative, collaborative, and deeply connected to fans and social media. Mulla was just getting started, and I hope the world gets to hear the music he left behind. He deserves that. I also hope that this raises more awareness about sickle cell illness in Jamaica, as it affects many,” he said.