SKILLINJAH AND SGT. REMO EASE INTO SUNLIT VIBES ON ‘SLOW DOWN’
Reggae vocalists Skillinjah and Sgt. Remo have crafted something genuinely restorative with Slow Down, their contemplative single shaped by the deft hand of producer Gary Dread. This collaboration marks a deliberate shift in tone for both artists. They strip away urgency and embrace something warmer, more introspective.
The track draws heavily from Cali roots reggae. Palm trees sway through every bar. Gary Dread builds the foundation with steady drum-and-bass pulses, layering in melodic touches that feel organic and unhurried. It breathes. The production invites you to sink into its rhythm rather than rush through it.
Lyrically, Slow Down delivers exactly what its title promises: a reminder to pause, recalibrate and find stillness in the chaos.
IT’S REGGAE THAT PRIORITISES REFLECTION OVER MOMENTUM
Both vocalists sound relaxed, trading lines with an easy chemistry that never feels forced. There’s no grandstanding here, just two voices sharing space and offering perspective.
The result is grounded and soulful. It’s reggae that prioritises atmosphere over flash, reflection over momentum. Slow Down earns your attention through texture, mood, and a message that lands quietly but sticks. A welcome detour for both artists, and a track worth returning to.
ABOUT SKILLINJAH
SkillinJah has been quietly shaping reggae for over two decades. From his first recordings to 14 albums and more than 200 singles, he has perfected his craft with top producers and labels. His 2013 hit Riddim Jockey reached #1 on iTunes, and fans now sing along to tracks like Emergency Spliff, which has over 2 million views.
Touring the US, including Hawaii and Guam, he shares stages with SOJA, Damian Marley and Morgan Heritage, steadily earning the global recognition his talent demands.
MORE FROM SKILLINJAH
LINK WITH SKILLINJAH
ABOUT SGT. REMO
Sgt. Remo grew up in Juarez, Mexico, before moving to El Paso and later joining the US Navy. He began recording reggae in the early 2000s and burst onto the international scene with his 2012 EP Life is for Living.
Since then, he has released acclaimed albums, including Give Thanks for Life, toured across the US and Latin America, and built San Antonio’s first custom King Remo Sound System, bringing reggae’s energy to new audiences.
