Usain Bolt's recently released Sweet 7 Riddim album has reignited a huge fanfare once again with the the addition of a track from Queen Ifrica. Bolt said the decision to add a 'plus one' was a strategic decision that was very "fitting" for the album's purpose and message. "We felt Queen Ifrica would have added some extra energy to the project after its release.
Her unique vocal, energy and lyrical depth really fits in perfectly with our vision for the Sweet 7 Riddim ," Bolt told THE STAR . When asked if this meant that the album is now open to accept other artistes, Bolt replied, "Once we can establish that the message is the right fit, yea we are open to it". Queen Ifrica shared her excitement about doing her first recording with Jamaica's beloved athlete-turned-producer.
"Well yuh done know, enuh, a wi champ dat, our national gem, national treasure about to venture into music in terms of a producer. So that in itself is a pleasure and an honour to support, you know, our Usain Bolt in his quest to become 'the' producer. And wi know seh if him gwaan suh inna running, him ago just mash up music same way too," Queen Ifrica laughed.
"Suh that's the excitement for me because a wi treasure and we can never undo wah dah yout deh duh fi wi as a country." The single, which was originally titled Feet , was later changed to A.E.
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