The song is a collaboration between the electronic/indie-pop artist Trøve and the legendary Jamaican reggae deejay Big Youth . Released around 2021, the track represents a bridge between modern electronic production and the "toasting" roots of 1970s reggae. The Story Behind the Collaboration
The lyrics explore themes of intense attraction, commitment, and the desire for transparency in a relationship. Key excerpts from the song include: Let me be clear feat. Big Youth - Trove
: Big Youth (born Manley Augustus Buchanan) is a pioneer of the Jamaican toasting style—a precursor to modern rap and dancehall. His inclusion on "Let Me Be Clear" adds a layer of authentic, "conscious" social commentary and rhythmic chanting that contrasts with Trøve's sleek, melodic vocals. The song is a collaboration between the electronic/indie-pop
: Big Youth’s role typically involves his signature deep-voiced chanting, providing a "built-in delay and reverb" effect that he first discovered as a young mechanic practicing his voice in empty elevator shafts. Artist Backgrounds Key excerpts from the song include: : Big
: True to Big Youth's legacy of "deejays being closest to the people," the song blends these grassroots reggae elements with contemporary dance beats. Themes and Lyrics
The song is part of the broader project (stylized as trøves ), which is known for its focus on evocative, high-energy electronic pop with indie sensibilities.