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Been sitting on this record for a while, too long in fact! Lemonade music video dropping this Friday. Record is on Spotify now too 🍋🙏🏼 taken in West Hills, Los Angeles, California by @originalolii

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“We going’ fly away, to a hideaway!” Big up the most beautiful country in the world - #Barbados 🇧🇧❤️ taken in Bathsheba, Saint Joseph, Barbados by @originalolii

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Way Way music video is out on YouTube. Bajan dancehall to the world!

I want to take time to thank everyone who helped me make this video a reality. First of all, director @istayshooting who’s leadership and team is world class, the G @dannyjfilms who co-conceptualised and was director of photography, main man producer @nickybeatz_ who’s held down a front and center role for the camera, my incredible love @aeinspire who always pushes me to follow what I love (and whose cameo is 🔥), the amazing friends and talents on camera (there were many) and everyone collectively, who made the day fun, easy and a good time - all things music are meant to be about.

My favourite moment was being in the rum shop on the side of set, fretting over whether or not we had what we needed, and then it dawning on me that everyone was literally having a good time - dancing, laughing, talking. It lifted so much weight of expectation off of me and I feel this music video managed to catch the easiness of it all. Authenticity is a core value and requirement for me - I’m not out here trying to be anyone - I am just being me. #WayWay #barbados #dancehall #trapical

WAY WAY CREDITS

Director - @istayshooting
Director of Photography - @dannyjfilms
@simbalism
@kd_holder
1st AC @amory.alleyne
BTS @_alexalleyne
PA @forgiven_now_iforgive
Equipment - @geartogopro

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@kam_kataleya05
@aaliyahnerissa_
@annekush_
@theofficialtaseana
@matthewspringer
@_alexalleyne
@sasmackenzie taken in Bridgetown, Barbados by @originalolii

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I made it to 40 years old, and I feel better than ever. Thank God 🙏🏼

I had a moment of perfect peace recently, and in it I realised that I arrived at the moment through every moment that came before. It reminded me that even when I have struggled and felt off track I was really right where I was supposed to be. I like that idea.

I can’t wait to spend the days ahead with my beautiful friends and family, in LA and abroad. Thanks for being a part of my life 💙. taken in Los Angeles, California by @originalolii

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No plans, just vibes #justwater #sohohousemalibu taken in Soho House Malibu by @originalolii

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Do you know what real wealth is? Troy’s been with us for 1 year today but he’s been in our souls the whole time. I couldn’t have dreamed of him, because my dreams just aren’t rich enough.

Happy 1st birthday, my son. Your Mama and Dada love you! by @originalolii

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Tomorrow night Peppermint Club is going to a vibe. Amazing talent lined up and I’m excited to share the stage!

S/o @greenhouselosangeles @dallaslifestyle @hawk_money @thespotlightlosangeles @nickybeatz_ @skilliess taken in Los Angeles, California by @originalolii

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I want to thank everyone who made this album possible. The EP is on all streaming platforms so check it out. 🙏🏼

First of all, to my my wifey, my baby mama, my best friend, without her being a ride or die we would never have moved to LA, which is where the whole project got recorded.

Then there’s Nickybeatz, producer of every record, and the collaborator who sees the vision and keeps executing effortlessly.

Then I want to thank the industry leaders who give creative art a real platform to be heard from, the co-writers, the director, videographers, musicians, believers and friends who have enabled this work and held me up.

Inspired as a project was a cathartic release. Listening back, the music reflects a time of getting out of my own head to let my feelings lead. Thank you for listening, liking or sharing.

Much more on the way 2026! #AMG taken in Los Angeles by @originalolii

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From the stream to the stage 🍃 Shoutout @originalolii for always supporting the stream, pulling up to Greenhouse, and putting the work in behind the scenes while building with @nickybeatz_ . Now we get to see it live at the Peppermint Club for @thespotlightlosangeles !! Proud of the growth and can’t wait for the performance! by @originalolii

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Thank you to everyone who tuned in 🍃 And congratulations to @originalolii for being selected to perform at next month’s Spotlight Series, earned in the room, in real time 💪🏾 We’re still looking for more artists to step up, so keep sending your music. We’ll see you back on the stream this Thursday at 6:30 PM PST. by @originalolii

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Cherish the lows, for they won’t last. Cherish the highs, for they won’t last either.

From the highs of music making and video shoots in January to the lows of losing hearing in March and being in and out of hospitals, to the overwhelming experience that was our son being born on Father’s Day ❤️, to the family vacation in France, watching the Reds at Anfield, sitting with medicine in the CR Amazon 🐍🌱, getting tatted at last, to Tulum beach beds, golfing with LA sunsets, and most recently to Christmas in Barbados - what a ride 2025!

Being a father has been the best experience of my life. It’s hard to fathom this love that grows for another until you’re in it. And @aeinspire are deep in it, loving the challenges and countless magical moments. The responsibility and time commitment has forced us to reevaluate and prioritise and we are richer in experience for that.

Every year I commit to growth through a theme, so for 2026 the themes are Dedication, Love and Clarity, the trajectory is upward, and the path is already full of the smiling faces of world builders, friends, loved ones, and dream makers. ✨

Happy New Year! by @originalolii

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Happy Independence Day to my home Barbados!

Whenever I’m away for long enough she starts to pull on my heart strings - missing the smell of the rain, the feeling of the sand and sea beneath my feet, the timeless country drives, and the family, friends and ever friendly people. As much as the world around us is changing at break neck speed, Barbados is the steady foundation that brings me back to myself.

I’m so proud of our Republic, our culture and our presence on global stages. Bajans are everywhere and we make ourselves known in big ways coming from such a small place. 🇧🇧💪🏼

Back to You was recorded in LA with @nickybeatz_. @dannyjfilms is in Cali and when I played the record at our crib he said that it made him think of #Barbados. We listened again with new ears and realised we could shoot a video all about beautiful Barbados and coming “Back to You”, so here it is, shot on Super 8 film. 🎥

Link to the video on YouTube is embedded and the Spotify/Apple Music release is coming soon! by @originalolii

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