{"id":11791,"date":"2025-12-12T12:47:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T12:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11791"},"modified":"2025-12-26T08:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T08:42:43","slug":"neto-yuth-anthony-b-so-long-a-song-anchored-in-spirit-and-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/?p=11791","title":{"rendered":"Neto Yuth & Anthony B \u201cSo Long\u201d, A song Anchored in Spirit and Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Canadian reggae artist Neto Yuth<\/strong> set out to craft \u201cAngles of Light,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> his spiritually charged album released in June 2025, there was one track he knew had to sit at the center of it all\u2014 \u201cSo Long,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> a powerful collaboration with reggae icon Anthony B<\/strong>. What emerged is more than a single; it\u2019s a rekindling of a musical bridge between Canada and Jamaica, a symbolic torch passed across generations of roots reggae.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The seeds of \u201cSo Long\u201d<\/em><\/strong> were planted nearly fifteen years ago at Montreal Reggae Fest, where Neto and Anthony B shared a deep, hours-long reasoning about spirituality and Rastafari. Although they wouldn\u2019t reconnect musically until years later, that conversation laid the foundation for a partnership rooted in shared purpose.<\/p>\n

In 2022, while Anthony B was recording with French production powerhouse Irie Ites<\/strong>, the idea surfaced again: reconnect the two artists to bridge eras of reggae. Neto immediately reached out, sending the nearly finished track and requesting Anthony B\u2019s voice on half the chorus and a new verse. By the next morning, Anthony B had already over-delivered\u2014three full verses and chorus parts laid with conviction. One verse had to be cut simply to keep the song from running too long.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The track\u2019s modern new-roots riddim, enriched with subtle pop textures, was originally created by Bob Riddim (Juno and Grammy-nominated). But Netto wanted the single to reflect the full sonic identity of \u201cAngles of Light,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> so he brought in longtime friend Soke of Banx & Ranx\u2014a Juno and Grammy-winning producer known for working with global stars like Sean Paul and Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n

Soke rebuilt the riddim from the ground up, keeping its essential roots feel while expanding its melodic lift and contemporary sheen. For Bob Riddim, the process doubled as a collaborative learning moment and a fusion of styles\u2014two major Canadian producers shaping a cross-cultural anthem.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSo Long<\/strong>\u201d<\/em> isn\u2019t just a musical collaboration; it\u2019s an expression of Neto\u2019s core identity. The track\u2019s themes\u2014resilience, spiritual grounding, and challenging oppressive systems \u201cin place for 6000 years\u201d\u2014mirror the larger message of \u201cAngles of Light.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Rastafari, he stresses, is not something he picked up along the way; it is the foundation of who he is both artistically and personally.<\/p>\n

The single was recorded years before the album\u2019s release\u2014Neto laid his parts six years ago, and Anthony B added his vocals just before COVID. But he held the track intentionally, waiting for the right album, the right moment, and the right message to deliver it with.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>For Neto Yuth, the collaboration with Anthony B is part of a larger mission: to elevate Canadian reggae by reconnecting with the genre\u2019s Jamaican roots.<\/p>\n

Although he\u2019s based in Canada, the majority of Neto\u2019s audience comes from Europe, Africa, and Latin America. His years living in Jamaica built invaluable relationships, and he believes Canadian artists could greatly benefit from forging similar ties.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always been a natural bridge between Canada and Jamaica,\u201d he says, pointing to the legacy of artists like Jackie Mittoo. \u201cThat bridge feels weaker today\u2014and we need to rebuild it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neto has previously collaborated with names like Ikaya, Ginjah, Sizzla, Turbulence, and Wayne J, embracing each session as an opportunity for musical and spiritual growth. His focus remains on building catalog, visibility, and momentum\u2014something he believes the Canadian reggae scene desperately needs more of.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSo Long\u201d<\/em><\/strong> became the album\u2019s breakout moment. The track was added to over 500 Spotify playlists, including Spotify France\u2019s official reggae playlist, driving momentum that pushed \u201cAngles of Light\u201d<\/em><\/strong> to over 600,000 Spotify streams and more than one million total streams across platforms.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt took real sweat and dedication,\u201d Neto says. \u201cSo seeing people worldwide connect with it feels incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Neto hopes younger Canadian reggae and dancehall artists take note. Collaborations with internationally established artists aren\u2019t just creatively enriching\u2014they are essential for expanding visibility. \u201cTalent is not what we\u2019re lacking in Canada,\u201d he explains. \u201cExposure is.\u201d<\/p>\n

He echoes sentiments expressed at this year\u2019s Reggae North Canadian Awards: the scene needs higher output, more collaboration, and a stronger identity on the global stage.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Looking ahead to 2026, Neto is deep into a new album with Soke, continuing to refine the spiritual-meets-modern sound that defines his current arc. He will also be touring Europe in summer 2026, while continuing to push \u201cAngles of Light\u201d<\/em><\/strong> to new audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n

With \u201cSo Long,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Neto Yuth has not only created a powerful anthem but also reminded the global reggae community that Canada\u2019s contributions to the genre remain vibrant\u2014and ready for a resurgence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When Canadian reggae artist Neto Yuth set out to craft \u201cAngles of Light,\u201d his spiritually charged album released in June 2025, there was one track he knew had to sit at the center of it all\u2014 \u201cSo Long,\u201d a powerful collaboration with reggae icon Anthony B. What emerged is more than a single; it\u2019s a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[240,239],"tags":[82],"class_list":["post-11791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-news","category-international-news","tag-featured"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11791"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11792,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11791\/revisions\/11792"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.reggaenorthca.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}