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Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander released her latest single, People Don’t Care, produced by Billboard-charting producer John ‘JonFX’ Crawford and arranged by vocal producer Karl Morrison. A biting commentary on the indifference and apathy creeping into daily human interactions worldwide, Mirander wrote the song because she “noticed a painful shift in how we treat one another”.
“The song reflects a transition – from recognising how disconnected and indifferent we’ve become, to encouraging people to care again,” Mirander explained.
She added, “I wrote this song by absorbing the emotions of both sides: people who need help, and people who are afraid to help. There has to be a middle ground where we can care for one another without fear. Too often, we pass each other without a hello, a nod, or any acknowledgement that the other person exists. Whether it’s fear, selfishness, or distraction, we’ve stopped being as neighbourly, friendly, or kind as we once were, even in Jamaica.”
Jamaica ranked number one in the world for its people being the most likely to help a stranger, according to the World Happiness Gallup Report 2025.
Mirander, who firmly believes in the ‘pay-it-forward’ concept, said that she “is deeply motivated by seeing real-life situations where a simple act of care could have made a difference”.
“Recently, in the US, a man was left outside a restaurant because staff assumed he was homeless and asleep. They closed and went home, leaving him there, lying on the floor. He later died. That story stayed with me because it showed how dangerous our lack of compassion has become,” Mirander added.
She described the feedback on People Don’t Care as “very positive” and this has inspired her to bankroll a music video for the project. She is also planning a series of private performances in intimate venues across South Florida to push her music.
“The song has opened up meaningful discussions where people agree with its message while also reflect on how they can do better. Some shared experiences of being scammed or taken advantage of ... these conversations show that, although compassion is still there, people are struggling to find safe ways to express it – and that dialogue is exactly what the song was meant to spark,” she said.
Hailing from Clarendon, Mirander officially stepped on the music scene in January 2025 with new singles Life and Call You Mine that showcase her versatility. She also enjoyed success with a remix of her single Mankind, featuring Richie Spice.
Blending her natural reggae sound with a touch of country and jazz music, while remaining trendy with a dancehall flair, Stacey Mirander has honed a fine cutting edge to her musical productions. She recently performed in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, at the Hearts For Jamaica Relief Festival.
“It was truly an honour to be part of such a meaningful cause...it was a powerful night filled with music, unity, and giving back,” she said.
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