Shav A wants to be In Your Arms
Critics of contemporary dancehall music usually point to a lack of sensuality among artistes. Shav A hopes to change that perception with In Your Arms, a song produced by her recently established G Shav Production.
The single was released in March and is about a woman longing to be with her lover.
With the dancehall field packed with female acts, Shav A feels songs like In Your Arms are needed to strike a balance.
“Fans will always want lovers’ rock and clean music. The world is diverse and reggae music is global, so a lot of people out there still crave this type of music and appreciate us female artistes who are carrying on that authentic reggae, lovers’ rock vibe,” she said.
Most of Shav A songs over her 10-year career project positiveness. They include Island Girl, covers of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song and J C Lodge’s Someone Loves You Honey and Fire Woman. The latter salutes the resilience of women who thrive against the odds — some in the music business.
“It is tough in any market. However, when you have good products, good marketing strategy, a good team, and consistency you can overcome any hitch. My career has been a big roller-coaster since the start, as I didn’t have the resources and enough support I needed, but now I can say I am headed in a much better direction,” she said.
Shav A (given name Shavanique Allen) has been around music for a long time. Her father, singer Admiral Tibet, a dancehall elder best known for songs like Leave People Business Alone and Serious Times.