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POLICE constable Ricardo “Wowski” McCalpin has teamed up with Ghanaian deejay Mama Beat for his latest single “Money”. Released in South Africa earlier this month, Wowski said it is making the rounds on several stations on the continent. “It’s a song where we are encouraging persons to be independent and make their own money. However, the aim is for them to make their money through the legitimate channels. It’s very catchy and Mama Beat puts in his African flavour. It is already gaining traction in Africa and we expect similar feedback here,” the singjay told Jamaica Observer.

“Money” is produced by Mak South Records South Africa and Dark Room Entertainment Ghana.

According to Wowski, the African contingent reached out to him.

“They heard some of my songs on the Internet and said they liked them. I recorded my part of ‘Money’ and sent it to them,” he said.

Wowski, who is assigned to the Community, Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, conceptualised a crime-fighting plan which incorporates music called Fighting Crime with Rhyme in 2013.

He has since visited over 40 schools islandwide spreading his message and offering words of advice. Paul Bogle High in St Thomas, Port Antonio High in Portland, Charlie Smith High in Kingston and Ewarton High in St Catherine, are among his stops.

He said he and his colleagues intend to visit Spot Valley and Maldon high schools in the hot-bed parish of St James.

Among Wowski’s releases are “Black Pearl”, “When You Gone” and “Nation Cryin”. – Jamaicaobserver.