Kempo gets personal on new track

Reggae artiste Kempo says that his song Protect Me is very personal, as it talks about a rough period he experienced.

"I felt like I was alone because I had been betrayed by people I cared for most and my only resort was turning to the Almighty for clarity and guidance. The song highlights the difficulties I faced and how I eventually overcame them with the help of my own understanding," the artiste explained. With the positive and relatable messages in the song, the artiste is expecting it to connect with listeners.

"For this track, I'm simply hoping the wider public may be able to relate to the message and find comfort in knowing someone else is going through the same struggle, and that there is hope at the end of the tunnel," he added. An accompanying music video is being completed.

Kempo, given name Kemarly Dembroski Lindo, is a Montego Bay-based musician who has been on what he describes as a long but exciting musical journey for the past five years.

He was born into a musical family, as the nephew to the late Earl 'Wya' Lindo, who was an activist and keyboard player for Bob Marley & The Wailers. Heavily inspired by reggae legend Ini Kamoze, Kempo is focused on creating the same type of compelling music.

"What ultimately sets me apart from everyone else is my eagerness to be different and willingness to be consistent. I spend a lot of time perfecting my craft because it's more than just music for me. Music is a universal language that can break barriers and enter hearts, which means it's a priceless commodity and I treat it as such, as well as I'm very mindful of the messages I put into the universe," he said.