Alongside his other major hit, "Try Harder," "Faker To A Friend" helped establish Jae Prynse as a voice for the "underdog," focusing on the struggle to stay true to oneself while climbing the ladder of success.
Prynse often explores the concept that modern friendships are often transactional or based on what someone can get from you. In "Faker," he explicitly labels these people as "sell outs" and declares he no longer wants to "link up" or party with them. Jae Prynse - Faker To A Friend September 2016
The story told through the lyrics is one of setting boundaries. Prynse uses the song to distance himself from toxic energy, choosing to be "friendless" or selective rather than surrounding himself with fake supporters. Alongside his other major hit, "Try Harder," "Faker
The "useful story" behind the track is a powerful narrative of betrayal and resilience common in Dancehall/Reggae culture: The story told through the lyrics is one
The song (often simply titled "Faker") was released by Jamaican artist Jae Prynse in September 2016 on the Hypnosis Riddim .