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Keywee tackles the vicious cycle of ‘9 to 5’
April 30, 2026
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Dancehall artiste Keywee is pinning his hopes on his latest single, 9 to 5, a catchy song which explores the daily grind, soul-crushing struggles and monotony of working a traditional nine-to-five job.The 9 to 5 song was inspired by everyday living within the working system. The system was created to entrap the unfortunate and this creates a bit of a paradox for most, because the harder you work, the more taxes you pay, the less money to take home and the bills just keep hiking, it's a dream killer.
A 9 to 5 is a vicious cycle and a very relatable topic for most people, he said.The single is driven by Keywee's lament that “9 to 5 ah kill we, ah beat we/man affi work so hard to make ends meet” as he takes a deep dive into the hustle and grind of the daily workplace.The response so far has been great, videos with the song are getting lots of likes and shares on social media and the TikTok people are getting familiar with it, he said.The enthusiastic response has fast-tracked plans to shoot a video for the project.The single appears on the Jamtor riddim which also features Semojrah Naki, a combination between Nature Ellis and Keywee, Empress Leh Leh, Planky Don, Izrel Di Cotton Pikka and Kae Music.Keywee recorded his first single, Blessings a Pour in 2010, and since then, he has worked diligently honing his craft.He signed a production and management deal with Canadian label Seven Gate Record in 2019. Known for raw, hardcore dancehall focused on ladies, his notable singles include Melanin Pop (2020), Clean Like Skeleton (2020) and Nuh Use to Gyal (2021).
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