Goodwill-born, Jihad “Smokie Cut”Jean Jacques has released the video version of his song “When things are bright” which captures what he described as ‘typical human nature’.
The song was released about year ago and the video was release on January the 1, 2015.
Half of the video was shot in June and the other half in November 2014, Jean Jacques told DNO.
“It shows typical human nature,” he explained. “When things are blooming you have a lot of people who are there with you, enjoying life. If things are bad, fake friends disappear.”
Jean Jacques said the concept of the song came about when he lost his brother in 2013.
Jean Jacques is a singer, song writer, video director/editor and entrepreneur and describes himself as a humble, down to earth person who love making others laugh and feel comfortable.
“I’m a serious and passionate about my music, I am very elated that I was able to seal-up another video. So it’s back to the drawing board to finish editing other videos I shot,” he stated
Jean Jacques said the video cost “my precious time and love of music” and many of those who took part in its prodcution were volunteers. He said he is grateful to them.
See video below.
Smokie cut can sing he is the best stop all negativity big up Smokie Cut
Smokie is a postive singer try to get the message in the song people.when he had money he had alot of friends and when he down he had no one.got it??
Stop people Smokie Cut aka Jihad Jean Jacques is the boss he is singing with a Jamaican accent because Jamaica music is international Dominica music isnt so my boy want to be international.Let our Dominican singers do what is necassary to move forward and stop the negativity.Go Smokie Go Smokie Go Smokie Go Smokie!!!!!!
Stop people cause Smokie Cut slamming
The song is nice it relates to everyday situations by which you can distinguish your true friends from the fake ones & for the people talking about he imitating Jamaicans stupess y’all can’t do better. In this music industry everybody got their own style & many of us happen to like his style. so instead of the negativity forcus on the lyrical message that his portraying . so Yeah Smokie Cut more life continue the Good work & u should knw wen pple seee you moving forward they will try to keep u back with negativity…so yeah Jah Jah Blessings !!! and to the young artist in the video Dynamiq Ryan…Respect!!!
The song is nice it relates to everyday situations by which you can distinguish your true friends from the fake ones & for the people talking about him imitating Jamaicans smfh y’all can’t do better. In this music industry everybody got their own style & many of us happen to like his style. so instead of the negativity forcus on the lyrical message that his portraying . so Yeah Smokie Cut more life continue the Good work & u should know wen pple seee you moving forward they will try to keep u back with negativity…so yeah Jah Jah Blessings !!! and to the young artist in the video Dynamiq Ryan…Respect!!!
Smokie keep doing great music. Dominicans don’t support anything. Ask these negative people the last time they bought and mp3 or cd from a Dominican artist. Shout out a Smokie Cut. Negative people are always going to be a downer because they don’t know better. God bless those like Smoke for fighting against the norm
For all who negatively commented. I would like to see you do better. Can you write, edit, direct or put on a great performance. Ofcourse not. And there is no point doing music any other way but the way of its origin. Rihanna is from Barbados and she sings r&b/pop. Would she sell if she sang in Barbados native tonge?
People will always talk. No matter what you do. Dont worry about them small minded people. Just keep moving up. They should be glad dominica has a star. And that is just what you are a super star. Before they criticize your name they should see your birth paper. And to criticize your accent is just pure jealously. You people must stop hate and learn to appreciate. Ji job well done. I loveèeeee it.keep up the good work.
Big tune, n real talk! Success breeds envy so hope he stay focused! Talented in more ways than one to put all of this together. Keep it up!
Yow Smokie Cut Big Up.. Blessed Be your talent, Your Game, Your efforts and ur strive for excellence. Blood Do ur do and Put DA on the Map.. For the Critics and Haters, Smokie sings different Genres of Music, Bouyon, Dancehall, Hip hop , Reggae… and its Ppl like you all that Dont support our Local genre of music like Kadence and bouyon which is why This type of music does not Get out there… Simple!! EX. We have Nasio Fountain but we prefer SPend on Morgan Heritage for Creole Festival or Political Campaigns International or the same Jamaican artists… Yall Jump and dance to it On bay front but becuz is My soldier smokie Yall Dissing Him.. Foolish Dominicans.. Yall better Stop the madness… If smokie focuses on Reggae and Dancehall its not becuz he doesn’t sing Kadence or cant make a cadence , or a bouyon .. its becuz yall A double esses dont support it.. so why waist time with it.. Smokie Continue to do ur do .. BLESSED LOVE.. GOODWILL CREW FOR LIFE!!
I don’t understand why some are talking about”a name” while the news is that he just release a video and now we are going to debate on the true name of SMOKIE CUT !!! lol
When something is good we have to say: it’s good. I am French and I REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY love all his songs …. He sings the truth… SMOKIE, Jean JACQUES OR ALL other the names he could have, embodies all what some people” could not be… Smokie stay as you are even if there are always people with bad opinions.. As he said in one of his song DEM SIT AND TALK… Lot of people criticizes him but they did not do half of what he did… LOVE this humble singer…
And I am really crazy about DYNAMIQ RYAN soft voice.
Everyone have the choice to love or not and me I really love. Good job!!!
THE VIDEO is fantastic, brilliant,
Waiting for New songs…
I don’t understand why some are talking about ”a name” while the news is that he just releases a video and not: we are going to debate on the true name of SMOKIE CUT !!!
When something is good we have to say : it’s good. i am french and i REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY love all his songs …. He sings the thruth… SMOKIE, Jean JACQUES OR ALL other the names he could have, embodies all what ”some people” could not be… Smokie stay as you are even if they are always people with bad opinions.. As he said in one of his song DEM SIT AND TALK… Lot of people criticize him but they did not do half of what he did… LOVE this humble singer..
And I am really crazy about DYNAMIQ RYAN soft voice.
Everyone have the choice to love or not and me i really love.Good job !!!
THE VIDEO is fantastic, brilliant,….
Waiting for new songs…
This young individual is cut above the rest, he has natural talent and will continue to excel in everything he pursues. SMALL MINDED PEOPLE will continue to criticize his birth name or his accent , though im sure he will love and appreciate your support im postive he will continue to succeed without it Real recognize real
” Yow Dynamiq, when dem hear dat…. it a go beat dem bad”
Smokie boy your words coming to pass. Jealousy Run Deep.
WHICH GENRE OF DOMINICA MUSIC IS
INTERNATIONAL? When allu get answer let me know. If don’t
Have anything good to say… don’t say nutt’n. Cut continues
His journey…
We encourage them to call themselves…this and that Killer…in the merning time…
Great song , heartfelt message. You are a great artist I hope you continue to progress . IT is always easy to say negative things . I can’t imagine all the hard work that was put into this song and video . I’m proud of you not only as a dominican but as an artist. We live in a world where everyone has their unique style, to each his own. Continue striving
Nice one Smokie…continue doing you
@Dr this is not my own…This is Jamaican wanna be twang. Make a real song like grovers & get my support. Play that in J/a & get laughed at play some chubby & people vibe to it. where have you been?
For real… I always told myself this dude be copying Jamaican artist hard, he is probably a fan of their music I guess.
Yes mi dawg u a dweet.. Keep goin hard big up d whole team local i repping … Some a we need to appretiate d local talent we have n stop chat chat … One day tings ago bright …
Its easy to sit and be critical of another’s talent…smokie has a unique sound that when u hear his music u know it’s him….u either like it or u don’t there’s no in between. We a here asking him to change his name and hiving hell for his sound….did we fail to realize he said that he has written, produced and directed his videos and not robbed anyone? What we need to address is how poorly this article was written…what the heck is prodcution?
Does not help himself by calling himself jihad, does he? A bit insensitive if you ask me.
You IDIOT….thats his REAL NAME not what he calls himself……
Well, he can always change his name. Tiyani Behanzin did. He did not like the name Robert Douglas his parents gave him. No problem!
Let me get this straight? He sang a song, produced a video and all you care about is his accent? Does it matter to you? Is either you like the song or you don’t. The people who are always the first to talk NEVER SUPPORT their own. When was the last time you downloaded a triple Kay, Fanatic, Swinging Stars or WCK album?……………………. *crickets* I thought so. Be proud of our own and give him the push he needs.
You see Dr, we all have the freedom of choice, to reject or accept, even to criticize. Don’t forget that and don’t get offended if someone does not like your choice. I personally for instance have no time for the unfortunately named triple K but there is no point in arguing about taste. Either you like it, don’t liek it or are indifferent. I certainly don’t support a band or singer simply because they are home grown. They must have talent….and I must enjoy their product, whether they come from Dominica or not. It#’s my money I’m spending and I decide.
lol
i guess its easier to be acquainted with Jamaica than Dominica as they are more well known that we are.
Who knows? or maybe thats just his style
What name? His name is his name his accent is the problem. no one in D/a has a Jamaican accent.
The first thing you should do is change your name.
WHAT IN THE FARFUGNUGN! (and I’m really shouting..). When will these Dominican guys sing in their own accent! I am disgusted and fed up. The girls sing as Americans and the boys sing as Jamaicans.
Sakway gas man!!!
nice video and song big up smokie and dynamiq … upp upp uppp i can relate to this…
You need stop talk majee dere, reggae is Jamaica music u can’t sing it wit no other accent, its a art form, go learn something.smh idiot Dominican