KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Singadon has released a heartfelt new single, Don’t Cry, offering guidance, unconditional love and life lessons to his infant son and the next generation.

“The world is a tough classroom. But this song is a dedication from a father to son to share the lessons taught in life such as integrity, protecting others and managing emotions,”  the artiste, whose real name is Tajay Burgess, said.

The single was released on the Montego Bay-based indie label Love and Gratitude Recording Studio. The song was written when his biological son, who is now six months old, was still in the womb.

Singadon is pleased with the public’s positive response to this deeply emotional, gritty song about the struggles of fatherhood. The song also depicts a man’s desire to be present in his son’s life to teach that son to be “better” than him, Singadon said.

“The song is getting a lot of radio play and it is getting a buzz in St Mary, so we are moving forward with a music video,” Singadon said.

He grew up in Bath, St Thomas, where he attended Morant Bay High School and got involved in music as a youngster in church. He began experimenting with dancehall when he was older.

“Previously, I was called Singajay, but that name was already taken, so I came up with the name Singadon…a don of singing and I stuck with it,” he said.

The Singadon name was quickly accepted by his peers and his friends in the ninth grade because of his unique singjaying style that he used to entertain them during impromptu lunch concerts.

He is a great admirer of Vybz Kartel and Chronic Law, dubbing them his “biggest influences”. Once Singadon left high school, he spent hours in the recording studio, learning all aspects of the process and honing a variety of skills to assist himself as an artiste.

“I am a beat composer, graphic designer, audio engineer and songwriter…I pride myself in being able to write from different perspectives and angles. I do think I am flexible with vocals,” he said.

Singadon is yet to test his live performing skills as he is still an emerging talent.

“As I am a young, upcoming artist, I haven’t really performed at any shows as yet. I am unique because of my adaptability and versatility, so I can’t wait to hit a stage; I know I can deliver,” he said.