It has been 20 years since Jamaican dancehall artist E-Dee first landed a spot on the Billboard music charts alongside collaborator Ms Triniti. Now, the Los Angeles-based performer is circling back to his signature hardcore dancehall sound with two brand new singles: *Come Link Me* and *Heartbreak*, both produced independently under his own label, Clarendon Records.
E-Dee is no stranger to chart success, and he is openly targeting a repeat of the milestone he achieved in 2004 with his collaborative cut *Bounce Along* alongside Ms Triniti. That track eventually climbed to number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales Chart, marking his first major breakthrough in the mainstream music industry. In an interview with Observer Online, E-Dee reflected on the impact of that early hit, noting: “Yes, definitely, that was my first major breakthrough. That song became a big hit in Jamaica and solidified my place in the hardcore dancehall space.”
The two new tracks extend a consistent slate of output from Clarendon Records, which E-Dee founded just last year. The label was named as a tribute to the artist’s home parish in Jamaica, and follows up three previous releases: *She’s Loyal* and *Pretty Girl*, which dropped earlier this year, and *We A Rebuild*, which launched last December.
As a longstanding core figure in Los Angeles’ expanding dancehall community, E-Dee has built a multi-faceted career beyond just recording music. He has released multiple full-length albums and dozens of singles over his career, and has already racked up several acting credits, including a starring role in the autobiographical feature film *Out The Gate*.
Now, E-Dee is set to take on his biggest acting role yet: he will lead the cast of the upcoming drama *SoundBwoy*, which is currently in post-production. The film is directed by American DJ JFX, a prominent influencer in Los Angeles’ hip-hop and dancehall scenes, and centers on the iconic sound clash phenomenon that lies at the heart of Jamaican sound system culture. E-Dee will share the screen with fellow well-known dancehall artist Mr Vegas, who is also attached to the project.