Stratz premieres "Likkle More" on Popdust. The title – "Likkle More" – is Jamaican patois for "little more," and basically means "I'll catch you later."

Growing up in North London, Stratz found himself looking over his shoulder repetitively. It's a tough part of town. When one of his friends was killed in a gang thing, Stratz fell into depression and began self-medicating with alcohol. He almost ended up in prison, an episode that woke him up. Music proved to be his salvation, providing an outlet for emotional expression.

"It is funny to think this is how most of us used to live and scary to know it carries on and worsens," says Stratz, whose music fuses Jamaican dancehall with stylish hip-hop into a smooth sound rife with contagious energy.

Produced by Mayfield Studios in Portsmouth, "Likkle More" is about giving back in life, a musical aide memoire to be happy and proud, gracious to others, not holding back when a little compassion could make a world of difference in someone's life.

"Likkle More" starts off with cresting synth colors and velvety female vocals. Crisp, quasi-syncopated, crunching percussion atop a throbbing kick drum set up a scrumptious rhythmic pulse, rolling with dancehall zest. There's a brimming mood and buoyant optimism exuding from the Afro-Caribbean savor of the tune.

Stratz's delivery is cool and proximate, full of tight inflections, delicious rhymes, and a creamy texture that attracts attention. The glossy, marinating background harmonies accentuate Stratz's lush timbres, as his rapid-fire rapping flows over the lingering harmonic colors. The layered vocal harmonics infuse the tune with delicious sonority and depth.

"Likkle More" glistens with silky affability, myriad colors, and suave dancehall savors. This song is off the chain sumptuous. It gets you moving to the beat. Stratz has it going on!

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