450 addresses mental health struggles on new single ‘Not Okay’
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- Dancehall artiste 450 is exploring mental and emotional struggles on his latest single, Not Okay , released alongside an accompanying music video on September 18.
- Produced by Jahvanie “Weekday” Morrison, the song was released during Suicide Prevention Month and focuses on feelings that Morrison believes many people find difficult to express.
- “The track is just a reflection of real life, feelings and emotions,” Weekday said.
- The release comes as Jamaica has recorded an increase in reported suicide cases compared with the same period last year.
- Data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Information and Statistics Management Division show that 44 suicide cases were reported through September 7, a 15.8 percent increase from the 38 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
Dancehall artiste 450 is exploring mental and emotional struggles on his latest single, Not Okay, released alongside an accompanying music video on September 18.
Produced by Jahvanie “Weekday” Morrison, the song was released during Suicide Prevention Month and focuses on feelings that Morrison believes many people find difficult to express.
“The track is just a reflection of real life, feelings and emotions,” Weekday said.
The release comes as Jamaica has recorded an increase in reported suicide cases compared with the same period last year. Data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Information and Statistics Management Division show that 44 suicide cases were reported through September 7, a 15.8 percent increase from the 38 recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
However, the figure remains below the 50 cases reported during the same period in 2024, representing a 12 percent decline.
Weekday said the song is intended to remind people experiencing emotional difficulties that they are not alone and that support can come in different forms.
“It’s very important because a lot of people are struggling mentally and they don’t know how to express themselves. Some people don’t have anybody to express themselves to,” he said. “So it’s important for people struggling to know that they’re not alone and others are out here having the same experience and are willing to help, even if it’s just words of encouragement.”
The producer said the song has already generated a significant response, with listeners sharing their experiences with depression and anxiety after hearing the track.
“The feedback has been greater than I expected. Thousands of people are responding and expressing their feelings, letting us know that this song specifically is helping them with their depression and anxiety,” he said.
Weekday also said Not Okay has surpassed 668,000 views on YouTube to date.
The producer said the song reflects an effort to explore topics beyond themes that frequently feature in contemporary music.
“We’ve realized that most of the music coming out these days is surrounding the same topic, so we try to think outside or find new, interesting ways to spin certain topics,” he said.
Ultimately, Weekday hopes Not Okay offers encouragement to people going through difficult periods.
“I hope this song will help people going through a hard time to know that they’re not alone. They shouldn’t give up; the feeling will pass. Just work through it and stay motivated,” he said.
“Bad times don’t last. Just make sure you take care of yourself both physically and mentally.”
