Dave Rodney, Star Writer

Ahead of the celebration period for Jamaica's Emancipation and Independence, New Jersey's award-winning DJ, Ras Emmanuel, has released a patriotic single, 'Love Mi Island Jamaica'.

The catchy anthem-like recording is on the Central Village Voice Records label and was produced by Nasir Gowdie and recorded at Imark Music Studios in Maplewood, NJ.

"This new single is about the burning desire Jamaicans overseas have to go back home, especially around this time of the year," Ras Emmanuel, New Jersey's two-time DJ of the Year told the Star. "Although the song was created with the holiday celebrations in mind, it is really appropriate for any time of the year," he continued.

Love Mi Island Jamaica celebrates many of the attractive features about the island - the weather, the coffee, foods like roast yam, fry fish, ackee and salt fish. It also boasts attractions such as Dunn's River Falls and makes mention of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man.

Ras Emmanuel's new single is from his forthcoming album Racism, a 12-song set featuring reggae icon Luciano. Racism is set to drop later this year. The single is available on iTunes, CD Baby and other popular music retail outlets.