KC Jockey. - Contributed

United States-based Reggae/ R&B artiste KC Jockey has sought to empower females in his recent single 'Girl You're Free'.

In the song, the artiste encourages women to distance themselves from abusive relationships which he says can be either physical or verbal. According to the artiste, the song has been doing well internationally, and he believes it's because of the positive message.

The song currently has the top spot on the WXAC 91.3's Urban Reggae Charts for the third week and was only released in August.

"The music I make is timeless and significant. And when you have a good sound and a good message, people are drawn to it," he said.

According to the artiste, the message in the song is global, and so he wants to create a visual image in the form of a music video that will be shot in Jamaica and Atlanta be premiered worldwide.

According to the artiste, he always seeks to inspire and empower others through his music, and to give his audience a positive option.

"I wrote this song because there are so many women who have experienced and are experiencing domestic violence. I want to give them hope. What many don't realise is that abuse isn't necessarily just physical, it's a way of taking away someone's power and invalidating their self-worth," he told THE STAR.

According to KC Jockey, people are aware of persons who are experiencing domestic violence but most are too afraid to approach the situation.

"Almost everyone knows someone who has been in an abusive relationship whether they're aware of it or not because many people are so ashamed they tend to hide it from others," he said.

The seemingly concerned entertainer explained that while he did not personally experience abuse, his friends and family experiences motivated his desire to write the song.

"Experience with my friends and family compelled me to express this through music and the fact that these situations don't have to be permanent. I just hope this song gives people the courage they need to leave these unhealthy relationships because there's a better life if they are willing to take that first step and leave," he told THE STAR.

The artiste also had some advice for his fans and potential fans, saying, "We must all watch our thoughts before they become words, watch our words before they become actions, watch our actions, or they become habits," he concluded.

Girl You're Free can be found on iTunes and Amazon.com