Reggae artist Apache Indian is preparing to release his new track ‘Election Crisis’ as the country prepares to go to the polls.

In it he looks to highlight issues regarding the election in May and the importance of making the right choices when voting.

Apache who is famously known for his huge hit song ‘Boomshackalack’ (which featured in the Dumb & Dumber movies), is also known for writing songs tackling the social issues of arranged marriage, Aids, alcohol and drug misuse, the caste system and more.

Apache said: “The song wasn’t easy to write but I felt it was important to write a song about the elections to raise the issues that need to be raised.

“People either are confused about who to vote for or just not bothered about politics in general”.

The aim is to address issues that ‘we hear everyday regarding immigration, unemployment and cuts to public services’.

Apache has worked very closely with his community in Handsworth, Birmingham over the years. Two years ago he set up his own music academy to help young people in the area.

The ‘Apache Indian Music Academy’ is based at South and City College on Soho Road, Handsworth and and is now supported by various local sponsors that provide food, water, clothing and various other things that benefit the young people on a weekly basis.

The college offers further support by encouraging youths to enrol on courses and provides advice on apprenticeship and jobs.

Apache’s vision was to encourage the community to help each other without any money passing hands and without any funding. His vision has worked and is growing every week with more young people attending the academy and with more local businesses wanting to help.

‘Election Crisis’ was written and recorded by Apache Indian. Produced by Charlie Hype for the Sunset Entertainment Group and is released on Monday 30 March 2015 via iTunes.