Swedish production duo PAPA Sound have released their latest single “Higher Power,” featuring Jamaican vocalist Kim Wierdo and Chilean reggae artist Balaguero. The track serves as the first release from their upcoming collaborative EP with Kim Wierdo, exploring the powerful connection between modern dancehall, reggae, and the global sounds of Urbano Latino.
Built around deep basslines, warm percussion, and an infectious chorus, “Higher Power” delivers an uplifting message of faith, resilience, and positive energy. The record blends Jamaican dancehall foundations with Latin urban influences, creating a vibrant cross-cultural collaboration that highlights music’s ability to bring people together beyond borders.
Opening with Kim Wierdo’s soulful delivery, the song explores themes of inner strength, self-belief, meditation, and overcoming negativity. Singing in English and Jamaican patois, she brings a powerful message of perseverance and personal growth. Balaguero adds another layer with a heartfelt Spanish verse centered around gratitude, trust, and love, creating a unique musical conversation between Jamaica, Chile, and Sweden.
The multilingual record reflects the diverse backgrounds of its creators, combining English, Jamaican patois, and Spanish into a seamless celebration of global sound. While rooted in dancehall’s rhythmic foundation, “Higher Power” embraces the evolving influence of Latin urban music, showcasing the genre-blending approach that defines PAPA Sound’s production style.
Formed in 2020 by Paolo Albo and Patrik Arve, PAPA Sound have developed a reputation for creating bass-driven productions that merge dancehall, reggae, and Afro-inspired rhythms. Their upcoming EP with Kim Wierdo expands on this vision by exploring the connection between Jamaican sounds and the contemporary Urbano Latino movement, a global style shaped by reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and Latin influences.
Patrik Arve, also known as a founding member of Swedish group Teddybears, brings decades of international experience to the project. His career includes collaborations with reggae and global music heavyweights such as Beenie Man, Ninjaman, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Wiley, Kano, and Iggy Pop.
The collaboration with Kim Wierdo represents a partnership built over several years, with “Higher Power” marking the beginning of a broader creative journey. Adding to the project’s international identity is Balaguero, one of Chile’s respected reggae voices, known for blending reggae, dancehall, and Latin influences throughout his career.
With its uplifting message, infectious rhythm, and global influences, “Higher Power” positions itself as a record capable of connecting with reggae audiences, Latin urban listeners, and festival crowds worldwide. The single introduces a new chapter for PAPA Sound as they continue pushing the boundaries of modern dancehall through authentic international collaborations.