Rihanna
in a home-made video [WATCH VIDEO] now gone viral is seen sitting on what appears
to be a flight of steps singing along to Busy Signal’s
–
Come Over
(Missing You); featured on the Heart & Soul
Rhythm the song has seen a massive increase of over two million views in a
matter of days. Checks online revealed that prior to her playful rendition the
viewership on the official video stood at approximately 1.3 million which has
now exceeded the 3.3 million mark. [WATCH
OFFICIAL VIDEO]
The increased viewership has also spawned the video
making its way onto MTV IGGY, an official arm of MTV that relentlessly scours
the globe in search of exciting young musicians creating the sounds of the
future. [WATCH VIDEO ON MTV IGGY]
Unga, an accomplished producer and musician said he has been getting a lot of calls and positive feedback from various industry players across the world regarding the project.
In a statement to the media Unga explained, “Over
the past couple of days I have been getting a lot of calls and feedback about
the song and that’s how I became aware of what Rihanna had done… for that I
give thanks! But more importantly this proves once again the significant impact
that Reggae music has around the globe.” In closing the musical virtuoso
pleaded for the nation and its policy makers to respect and do more to uplift
the Jamaican culture.
Meanwhile, Unga
who
recently collaborated with Reggae stalwart Jimmy Cliff
is
expected to release a new project titled Intransit Rhythm featuring musical
heavyweights: Demarco, Jah Cure, Konshens, I-Octane, Christopher
Martin, Ras Penco and Chevaughn among others.