Aaron Silk issues call to action with new single
Published:Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 12:08 AM
For the period 2020-2024, approximately 168 Jamaican children were murdered; from 2019 – 2023, 619 women were killed. Statistics from 2023 show that more than 80 per cent of Jamaica’s murder victims were men.
For singer, Aaron Silk, enough is enough and his new song, Painful Birth, signals his call to action for all Jamaicans to take a stand against violence.
“ Painful Birth for me is more than just an ordinary song – it’s a tribute, a protest, and a prayer. It struck a chord deep inside me and I knew I had to liberate it to serve its purpose,” said Silk.
The just-released single was written by Michael Orrett and produced by Canada-based Tru-Frequency Music. It is a heartfelt lament echoing the grief, resilience, and hope of mothers who have lost their children. Through vivid imagery, spiritual references, and emotional rawness, the lyrics convey a deep sense of sorrow, questioning, and ultimately, strength.
“I wrote the song, but Aaron owned it. He made it his and delivered an exceptional rendition with his captivating voice,” said Orrett about the “modern-day ballad of resistance and remembrance, giving voice to the voiceless and offering solace to grieving hearts”.
The accompanying music video features noted Jamaican actress Audrey Reid as the grieving mother and several other local talents. It was shot by Fareye Productions and is slated for release today. The single is already available on all streaming platforms.
“We want to call on everyone ... man, woman, boy, politicians, churches ... to come forward and take action to stop violence. In the video, the mother transformed her pain into purpose and made sure that her son’s death was not in vain,” said Silk.
Blessed with what has been described as a “mesmerising voice,”Aaron Silk began singing professionally at the age of 12. His first single, Show I the Way, was recorded and released in 1995, was written by Aaron and his brother, Garnet. His first album, the Mikey Chung-produced 13-track Bless I Oh Jah, was released in 2000.
He has performed both locally and internationally on stages such as Reggae Sumfest, Sting, Rebel Salute, Montreal Reggae Festival, Bob Marley Festival in Canada and LA, Irie Jamboree and Conscious Romaspalsh in Italy.