When 10-year-old Rushawn Ewears sang his own version of the song “Beautiful day” for his teacher who recorded him, he never imagined that the song would go viral or that he would become a star due to that single action. Today, Rushawn is an internet sensation with a recording deal and is on his way to releasing his first track.
Rushawn, a Jamaican schoolboy, had his life completely transformed when a video of him singing his favorite song, went viral on social media. The video, recorded by his teacher at Top Hill Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, was published on the internet in 2017 but didn’t gain much attention at the time. However, six years later, the video resurfaced and was remixed by South African musician and producer The Kiffness, and others, bringing more attention to the meaning and true intent of the melody and lyrics of the song.
Rushawn’s version of “Beautiful Day” gained millions of views and led to him signing a recording deal with Sony Music UK. He will be releasing his first track soon, featuring Jamaican Gospel artist Jermaine Edwards, who is the original writer of the song.
This interesting story is not just about the power of music and the internet in changing lives for the better, but also about the incredible impact one person can have on another’s life. Rushawn’s teacher, who recorded the video, likely had no idea the impact it would have on the young boy’s life. Similarly, Jermaine Edwards, the original writer of “Beautiful Day” would never have imagined that a young boy of ten could launch him to a new dimension in his professional life, almost nine years later.
This story also highlights the impact of the internet, which has made it possible for people to be discovered from anywhere in the world. It is a reminder of the beauty of human connection and how a single act of kindness can change the course of someone’s life.
