Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Business Bites
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
    • Business Bites
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Chronic Law drops new EP I.C.E
Chronic Law.
Entertainment, Music
May 2, 2026

Chronic Law drops new EP I.C.E

Artiste used recent detention to charge released work

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has released I.C.E (Inside Cold & Empty) — a seven-track EP shaped not just by experience, but by conviction.

Since its release on April 24, I.C.E has been gaining strong momentum across key digital platforms.

Tracks from the EP have begun circulating heavily across YouTube and Audiomack, while lead track
Like Samson continues to generate notable engagement through shares, user-generated content, and fan reactions, having surpassed 1.3 million views and counting on YouTube VEVO.

The EP has also sparked conversation within the dancehall community, positioning it as one of the more emotionally grounded releases of the year so far.

While facing 73 days in US immigration detention earlier this year, Chronic Law remained creatively locked in, not in a studio, but through daily calls with Alexandre “Bashy” Jones, his executive manager.

Rhythms were played over the phone, lyrics written, and a body of work began to take shape rooted entirely in truth, discipline, and survival.

Shared Jones: “From day one we never let the situation stop the work. Every day mi link him, play the rhythms, and him just started to write. Everything was built off real emotions — no filter, no distraction. It was spiritual in a way, because even in that space, the music was still flowing.”

By the time Chronic Law was released without charge on March 26, the direction of I.C.E was already complete — songs written, energy defined, and message clear.

One of its most powerful moments arrives through Like Samson, produced by Collect Di Bread Entertainment.

Inspired by the biblical story of Samson, the track carries deep spiritual symbolism representing strength, chosen purpose, betrayal, and divine restoration in a modern-day reality.

“Samson’s story is powerful because he was chosen, but he still goes through betrayal and loss. A dat mi relate to,” shared Chronic Law. “Like Samson a show says even when yuh feel weak or stripped, God still have a plan to restore yuh strength. A faith carry yuh through everything.”

Jones added: “That song is bigger than music. It’s about knowing your strength; not just physical, but spiritual. Samson loses everything but never loses purpose. Same way, no matter the pressure, we stand firm because we know who guides us. That’s what the track represents.”

The EP is produced by 1Law Entertainment, Collect Di Bread Entertainment, and Notnice Records, with creative direction driven by the synergy between Chronic Law and “Bashy” Jones.

The artiste shared that, “This EP is not just music; it’s my reality. Every line comes from a real place — pain, faith, growth… everything is in there. I.C.E shows who I am, not just as an artiste, but as a man still standing through everything.”

More than just a project, the EP positions Chronic Law as not only a voice in dancehall, but a storyteller of lived experience, resilience, and spiritual awareness.

{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Fun in the Son pre-Mother’s Day celebration set for Black River
Entertainment, Latest News
Fun in the Son pre-Mother’s Day celebration set for Black River
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
May 8, 2026
A Fun in the Son pre-Mother’s Day celebration is slated for Saturday at the Black River Independent Baptist Church, New Town, St Elizabeth. With gates...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vybz Kartel features on Chris Brown new album
Entertainment, Latest News
Vybz Kartel features on Chris Brown new album
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
May 8, 2026
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is among the featured artistes on American R&B/pop singer Chris Brown’s 12th studio album BROWN (Breaking Rules Only When N...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up
Latest News, Sports
Real Madrid fine Tchouameni and Valverde 500,000 euros over bust-up
May 8, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Real Madrid announced on Friday they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Former Reggae Boy admits cocaine possession, may avoid conviction through rehab
Latest News, News
Former Reggae Boy admits cocaine possession, may avoid conviction through rehab
May 8, 2026
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Former Reggae Boy Hector Wright has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine but may not face criminal sanctions as the matter ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Gospel singer ‘Kukudoo’ dies after battle with cancer
Latest News, News
Gospel singer ‘Kukudoo’ dies after battle with cancer
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
May 8, 2026
Gospel singer David 'Kukudoo' McDermott has died, his family confirmed via the singer's social media pages on Friday. The performer, a huge favourite ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News, Videos
WATCH: Promised housing for Petersfield High shelterees ‘not ready’, says Dwayne Vaz
May 8, 2026
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the People's National Party's Dwayne Vaz is chiding the Government over what he says is a failed promis...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sweden charges teen for promoting violent acts online in sadistic online network
International News, Latest News
Sweden charges teen for promoting violent acts online in sadistic online network
May 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of previously secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentif...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Spain finds suspected hantavirus case from contact with victim
Health, International News, Latest News
Spain finds suspected hantavirus case from contact with victim
Unlikely case says Health Secretary
May 8, 2026
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish authorities said Friday a woman had been tested for suspected hantavirus after travelling on the same flight as a Dutch ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct