The ‘Look-Us’ band has released a new song ‘Dominica Overcome’ in an move to provide inspiration as the island struggles to cope in the wake of Tropical Storm Erika.
Attorney- at- Law Ronald Charles, who is also a member of the band, told Dominica News Online (DNO) that the song, which is already hitting the local airwaves, was composed by him, performed by lead singer, Jerd Dorsette and produced by Alie Rolle of Epic Lab Studio located in Roseau.
He continued, “On Wednesday (2nd September) I sat down in the morning and decided that I am going to put a song together to try and bring some hope and compassion, love and to spread some hands, so I decided to just put the words together.”
Charles said that after writing the lyrics, he met with Dorsette in order to put the song together.
“We actually did release the song for the day,” he explained.
He noted that there were emotional moments while the song was being recorded in the studio.
“Even the lead singer , Jedd when he was singing the song many times he would have to stop feel a little emotional then had to go back and try to finish the song.
“It was very touching for everybody,” Charles stated.
He said that proceeds from the song will be used to help children affected by the storm. A webpage or Facebook page will be launched as the band sets up a ‘Look Us’ Fund. For the children.
Dorsette, the band’s lead singer, said the band found it necessary to come together and help those who have lost. The singer said he likes to inspire others and give hope.
The band plans to release a video for the song.
‘Look Us’ is a seven-member band that originated in Trafalgar. It has been in existence for over 15 years.
You can listen to an audio recording of the song below:
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THIS SONG IS SO WONDERFULTHAT IT BRING TEARS IN MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
some great music is coming out of this horrific event.. more good things to come!!
Dominica We Shall Rise Again ???
The words of this song is so appropriate and comforting in this catastrophe. Thank you for putting it together Mr Charles and Look Us
This song brings tears to my eyes every single time that I hear it. Just wanted to say great job and we will rise again!!
Beautiful song of memory and celebration of unity
Thank you so much for sharing your God=given talents with the world at this time.
It will help to bring peace and hope back to our beautiful island. Imani
Great Song!!
Good job sir! Reminds me of ” candle in da wind” sang by ekton John for princess Dianna.
So touching! Listened to it several times and each time I got goose bumps.
Love it; great lyrics, beautiful rendition, very timely, however the song might be more meaningful if the word Ericka is included. Not sure I heard it. Just my thoughts
You have a good point that Erika, was not mention in the song. However, since the name did not mention, that song can be used by anyone , country or whomever that have had such disaster by just substituting their country name instead of Dominica.
NICE VOICE JED THIS SONG MAKE ME FEEL SO SAD TEARS CAME FROM MY EYES WELL PUT TOGETHER LOVE IT .NEED A CD NOW
Great song. We will rise again but this time higher than high…
Beautiful… simply beautiful!
Thank God for such talented and patriotic Dominicans.
Guys you are truly inspiring, this is a great song and well suited at this time to bring some hope to all Dominicans especially to those who have suffered loss. Whenever I listen to this song it bring tears to eyes.
I say to Ronald Charles & Jerd Dorsette, GOOD JOB!!
THAT SONG INDICATES THAT EVEN THROUGH DISASTERS GOOD CAN BE SEEN AND HEARD
I LOVE IT MR CHARLES AND I AM SURE TO SHARE IT W ITH YOUR NEPHEW. AS MERLIN SAID YOU ARE SO TALENTED. THE GUY HAD DONE JUSTICE TO THE WORDS. THANKS
good work mr charles .II wonder if reggie austrie or R.Skerrit can write a song for domica too but with no maypweee , propaganda and lies in it
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie
Thank you guys for this wonderful song. It is my sincere hope that it will help inspire everyone to partake in the huge challenge of nation building that lay ahead.
Assertive, NEVER Aggressive!
Big Track guys .. thank you
Really love the song. Good gob guys. Truly inspirational.
wow, good job. I am amazed they were able to put something so wonderful together so quickly. Hats off.
Big Up to my talented brother Ronald and lead singer Jerd of the Look Us band.
Excellent composition in every respect – lyrics, vocals, melody – absolutely awesome!
Certainly inspires hope – in Dominica and around the world.
BRAVO!!!
Beautiful song. So touching! Great job guys.
Massive Song. Timely in these difficult times
To God be the glory. My family thank God for inspiring you to put this song together. We are confident that whilst the message needs to be put into practice , it should also serve as a call to repentance. God visited this disaster upon Dominica as a warning ; first to those of us of the household of faith and second to th population at large . If this does not bring about the change that God is mercifully and lovingly urging , then a greater catastrophe may well follow. God’s Spirit shall not always strive with man declares the Holy Scriptures. Today if you hear His voice , harden not your heart, tomorrow might be too late. Most Dominicans have heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. ” Jesus Christ, God the Son, died on the cross for our sin. He was buried, rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of The Father in heaven .” On hearing this, if you believe it in your heart and ask Him to save you He will. Thank God for this disaster. It is a blessing.
No audio recording of the song below to listen to, as indicated – what’s up!
What beautiful melody. Well put together. I love it! Job well done “Look-Us” band. Jerd Awesome singing voice.
I hope that we in the diaspora will get to purchase the CD as our way of contributing to the children
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this is a fantastic hit with gold written all over it, God bless this tribute of praise
Well done guys.All the best to you and my sweet Dominica.We will persevere,everything is for a time. Stay focus and continue to strive for better.,I love you Dominica even if I’m away, I can’t stop loving you.
FIRE! Great voice. Catchy tune. Thank you
Words alone can’t tell how much this song has touched my heart. Mr. Charles, well done.
Not sure why dominicans didnt vote for men like you, instead fell for bribery, sewo, corruption and maypwee
Are you saying that God was not please with the elections.. ha ha
yes i listen to the song first and then read the article. but anyway if it was something else i think i would not get any space to comment but it something positive none of the talkative and bing minded people show up to waste time talking crap.
big up “Look Us Band”on such a great initiative and Jerd u nailed it you have have a great talent and surely u will hit the international stage just focus and continue the road in the positive way. i think your message in the song will cross the border so that the people can help us rebuild Dominica but it must start with Dominican in the first place. DOMINICA STRONG AND DOMINICA WILL RISE AGAIN.
It is a beautiful song.
I really like it.
wow. great song indeed, congrats.
Great song! Love it
It take a powerful man,one with good heart,love and a peoples person to sit and put a song like this together. A well thought of theme and song that can fill our hearts and minds. One that is different from what we know.Put all political views aside and give Jack his jacket. I love this song
Wow!!!! God bless you Ronald (my former high school student) and Jerd with a lovely voice. Excellent message; very appropriate. Your heart blesses our hearts. Dominica will rise again, again.
Great song, powerful voice!!!
I listened to the song this morning on Kimara Hurtault’s program and I was very moved so I called her. I indicated that there is a Musicians for Dominica Concert to be held in Barbados. this song must be aired in that concert.
Wonderful and inspirational talent by “Look Us” Band.
This song certainly reflects all the emotion, pain, suffering, and sense of hope. We shall rise again and we shall overcome. Thank you.
love the song. What a great way to give back and help our ppl get back on tract. Proud of you Jerd. Ronald good composition.
Well done Ronald. Well done Look-Us Band. Keep up the great work.
Just wanted to say this is a beautiful song!!!
Was there a typo with the date??? “On Wednesday, 2nd August, I sat down in the morning and decided that I am going to put a song together to try and bring some hope and compassion, love and to spread some hands, so I decided to just put the words together.”
beautiful song where is it available
A song of inspiration I just listen to it and have to say thank you guys for this song it bring tears to my eyes just thinking of the many people who lost their life in the tropical storm Erika as a Dominican we are fighters we will build our country.
Wonderful song but after listening to this song it brings pain of tears to my eyes it is so true Dominica will RISE again in JESUS NAME Amen!!!!
Top tune! I loved this.
Thank you very much guys- I am sure this will help our people in the healing process.
Ah alas
Where can i buy it
Love it God bless Dominica ❤️❤️❤️??????????
Thats a great song, it brings tears to my eyes. We shall rise again, God is alive and he will see to it we rise again. Let me strong and work together as one people, one blood and one nation.
Ronald you are a multi faceted person! I like the song, and it aptly fits the circumstances which confronts us today! People like you Ronald epitomize those i refer to as GOOD DOMINICANS! CONGRATS TO THE VOCALIST!
beautiful contribution.
positive vibrations.
cooperation. rebuilding. kindness. one.
A voice of fresh air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! simply wonderful. Have not heard such a quality recording for a long while. Big up Look Us band.
I have listen to the song many times since its release and it has been truly emotional and inspirational. It is just a heart touching song.