Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander believes that an alarming level of indifference and outright callousness has become more evident in the world in daily interactions since the global pandemic a few years ago.

“People are definitely colder, more indifferent and callous in recent times,” she said.

“I wrote People Don’t Care because I’ve noticed a painful shift in how we treat one another. The song reflects a transition—from recognising how disconnected and indifferent we’ve become, to encouraging people to care again.”

Billboard-charting producer John ‘JonFX’ Crawford engineered the creative process around the single while Karl Morrison was the arranger and vocal producer.

“I wrote this song by absorbing the emotions of both sides: people who need help, and people who are afraid to help. There has to be a middle ground where we can care for one another without fear. Too often, we pass each other without a hello, a nod, or any acknowledgment that the other person exists. Whether it’s fear, selfishness, or distraction, we’ve stopped being as neighbourly, friendly, or kind as we once were, even in Jamaica,” she said.

Jamaica has ranked number one in the world for its people being the most likely to help a stranger, according to the World Happiness Gallup Report 2025. Jamaica is followed closely by Liberia and Sierra Leone, which also show high levels of generosity toward strangers.

Mirander firmly believes in the ‘pay-it-forward’ concept of living.

“What deeply motivated me was seeing real-life situations where a simple act of care could have made a difference. Recently, in the U.S., a man was left outside a restaurant because staff assumed he was homeless and asleep. They closed and went home, leaving him there, lying on the floor —and he later died. That story stayed with me because it showed how dangerous our lack of compassion has become,” Mirander stated.

The talented singer said the feedback on the song has been “very positive”.

“The song has opened up meaningful discussions where people agree with its message while also reflecting on how they can do better. Some shared experiences of being scammed or taken advantage of…these conversations show that although compassion is still there, people are struggling to find safe ways to express it—and that dialogue is exactly what the song was meant to spark,” she said.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback has inspired her to bankroll a music video for the project. She is planning a series of private performances in intimate venues in South Florida to push her music.

“I’m actively working on securing spots on additional stage shows and live events to continue sharing my music with wider audiences. My focus right now is on performing in spaces that encourage connection and conversation, while continuing to grow my presence as a live artist,” she said.

Hailing from Clarendon, Mirander officially stepped on to the music scene in January 2025 with new singles that showcase her versatility and unique sound, including Life and Call You Mine. She also enjoyed success with a remix of her single Mankind, featuring Richie Spice.

Blending her natural reggae sound with a touch of country and jazz music, while remaining trendy with a dancehall flair, Stacey Mirander has honed a fine cutting edge to her musical productions.

She recently performed at the Hearts For Jamaica Relief Festival, in partnership with Food For The Poor. The event, which was held in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, was organised to support the people of Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.

“It was truly an honour to be part of such a meaningful cause…it was a powerful night filled with music, unity, and giving back,” she said. She shared the stage with legendary artistes such as Third World, Mr Vegas, Ernie Smith, Ed Robinson, Lady Tia, Nigy Boy, and Noddy Virtue.