Dancehall veteran Beenie Man has previewed a new song titled “Weh Di Money Deh,” drawing attention to concerns among Jamaicans who are still awaiting assistance to rebuild their lives following Hurricane Melissa.
The entertainer, whose real name is Moses Davis, shared clips from the recording studio on social media on Monday, November 2, giving fans an early look at the unreleased track. In the accompanying post, he explained that the song was inspired by the concerns of people still waiting for hurricane relief.
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“Music has always been a voice for the people,” Beenie Man wrote, adding that he was bringing the song to life “from the heart, through the music, for the people.”
The title, which translates from Jamaican Patois as “Where is the money?”, reflects questions surrounding the distribution of funds and assistance intended for hurricane-affected communities.
The preview follows a public disagreement between the artiste and Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness over the Government’s handling of hurricane recovery assistance. During an interview with British broadcaster ITV News, Beenie Man questioned whether donations and relief funds were reaching the people who needed them.
“The people who supposed to get the money haven’t been getting any,” he said, arguing that the distribution of assistance had been a longstanding concern.
Holness subsequently responded to the criticism during the reopening of Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, saying the Government had spent more than $300 million on the facility’s reconstruction and criticising public comments that he believed damaged Jamaica’s image.
Beenie Man has maintained that his comments were motivated by concern for hurricane victims. The forthcoming song adds a musical dimension to the ongoing discussion about recovery efforts and accountability.
A release date for the track had not been announced at the time of the preview.
