Jamaica Day 5: Studio, Beaches, Boom! by Davin Michael Stedman

I am going to be as tan as I was back in high school in Summertime whether I like it or not. You can’t escape the sun. Jogging with your shirt on makes no sense.

Miss 80’s, mid 70s humidity. The only thing I ate today are mangos and sweet cups, which are really passion fruit.

I am not saying life is hard. I aim to swim here tomorrow. I just gotta keep practicing and nail these rehearsals and this show Saturday. Pass go, collect $200 Jamaican dollars, move onto the next great mission.

I keep thinking about all the work, every hour it took to get back here. What is beyond control and what is my responsibility.

…and how can a life of an artist be sustainable and healthy.

I think jogging almost every day and eating lots of Mangos is a good look.

Also…come to Port Antonio. It’s pretty picturesque. Quant yet vibrant little town the whole island loves. It would be like their Leavenworth maybe?

– Musician and writer Davin Michael Stedman has many ventures, such as the AMAZING blog, 100milesofmusic.com. Davin’s new song has become a global earworm and Caribbean dancehall hit. Listen here on Reggaeville: DAVIN MICHAEL STEDMAN & ANTHONY RED ROSE – FREE YOUR MIND FEAT. SLY & ROBBIE WITH LENKY MARSDEN. The video is now available on Youtube: Tuff Gong Television. His single with British band Sherlock Soul is available here.