After entering into a business arrangement and not getting the desired financial returns, dancehall artiste Kurtici decided to put pen to paper. 

He went into the recording studio and summed up the experience in the song Chip To Di Code, which was produced by Money Code Records.

“The song is based on a personal experience. You throw your support behind something, and it doesn’t give you the returns that you expected. So pretty much its like using a bank or credit card, you always need a chip and a code,” Kurtici explained. “It’s really a story about working hard and needing to get paid after work. Everybody can relate to that.”

The song draws on a modern financial metaphor — the use of a bank card’s chip and code — to reflect the struggles and determination of people trying to secure their earnings and make ends meet. With clever storytelling and authentic energy, Kurtici connects street experiences with contemporary life, creating a track that resonates with listeners across cultures.

Kurtici, who is based in the United Kingdom (he resides in Brixton, London) has been doing music professionally for the past 13 years.

Born Kerrick Bartley, he describes his musical journey as “very challenging at times but interesting.”

Despite being based overseas, Kurtici remains deeply connected to dancehall’s Jamaican roots and is passionate about preserving the authenticity of the genre. His message to young people is simple but powerful: believe in yourself and stay true to your identity.