This song is a homage to the late, great Lee Scratch Perry (according to the Rolling Stone, one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time), with whom Cookie was good friends and toured the world. They also did a song together, a few years before he passed. If you know the style of Lee Scratch Perry, you can find a lot of references in Cookies lyrics and even hear Lee's voice every now and then. On April 20, it would have been Lee's 88th birthday, so, the single is right on time to celebrate his life.

Renowned reggae and dancehall artist Cookie The Herbalist pays homage to the late, great legend and founding figure of dub and reggae, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, through his latest single, “The Rain – Remembering Rainford”. This musical masterpiece is not just a song; it's a profound journey into the legacy of a mentor and dear friend.

In this soul-stirring composition, Cookie The Herbalist infuses his distinctive singjay style with echoes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry's unique and mystical performance flair. The magic words and catchy harmonies in “The Rain – Remembering Rainford” are further elevated with enchanting inlays by the Upsetter himself, Lee Perry.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the legendary producer of Bob Marley & The Wailers, also known as £$P, is symbolically referred to as 'The Rain' in the song. This title reflects his mission to cleanse the world of evil. Born Reinford Hugh Perry, he transformed his name to RAINford, symbolizing the purifying force washing away malevolence from the earth.

Cookie The Herbalist reflects on the creation of the song: “Crafting this piece was a spiritual journey for me. It's more than a tribute; it's a sonic portrait of the impact Lee 'Scratch' Perry had on my music and spirit. This song is an ode to a true visionary. As a reggae artist, I had the great honor to tour the world with Lee for years, and besides being a close friend and mentor, Lee was like a grandfather figure to me. He taught me a lot about the music and its history and also about life. I miss him a lot, but I know he is still here with us in the wind, in the trees, and of course, in the RAIN.”

Musically, the song is a collaboration with Boomrush Backup, who crafted the riddim in an early reggae style, a phase in Jamaican music history, heavily influenced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry and his iconic Black Ark Studio.

“The Rain - Remembering Rainford” is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of a true musical pioneer.