Staying true to her socially conscious brand of music, Jamaican songbird Lila Iké on the 29th of July 2021 dropped her “Batty Rider Shorts” single, and now she’s back with the visuals. The track, inspired by a situation she observed within her community, is Lila Iké’s first original solo song since the release of her 2020 debut EP The Experience.
Produced by Ziah.Push, ‘Batty Rider Shorts’ tackles the burning social issues of the day namely, pedophilia and child abuse, encouraging greater social responsibility among adults.
Speaking about the single which was first played on BBC1 Xtra, Iké shared that music was still a very important vehicle for informing the masses, as she encouraged fans to listen to the words of the song. The video depicts the present-day societal issues, the challenges surrounding the youth, and shows a dramatical representation of police brutality.
Enjoy the video below
