Back in 1967, legendary Motown singer Marvin Gaye released one of his biggest records of
all time. The classic duet “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” peaked at #3 on Billboard’s US charts, was
inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and remains a key staple in Gaye’s celebrated
catalogue.
With the support of Virginia-born contemporary R&B singer Trey Songz, Canadian recording
artist Peter Jackson looks to recreate the song’s success with his own new modern-day take on the hit.
“Mountain Valley,” produced by KeanuGoinStoopid, JBat, and Pilot Beats, is the first of several new
singles on the way to support Jackson’s next album, slated for the second quarter of 2022.
The song is about believing in yourself, and remembering that no matter what you dream of, no
mountain is too high. It’s a testament to Jackson’s self-made success in the entertainment business, and
his ability to overcome the obstacles that have been thrown in front of him, no matter how big the
challenge.
“This record means a lot to me,” said Jackson of the release.
“It started as just a gift for my mentor and friend, but he saw it as a lot more, and wanted to see it come
to life for me. I’ve spent this last year working on myself and bettering my life. Music will always be first
and foremost to me, but I had to get my mind, and soul correct. My mentor helped me do that, so, in
return, seeing this song come out as the album’s first single and really succeeding means absolutely
everything to me.”
Along with the new song, “Mountain Valley” the video directed by Shawn Thomas of Canadian Film Coalition has hit over 1.1 Million Views on Youtube, 900,000 Streams on Spotify, and climbing the charts on Shazam in Canada.
The vibrant and energetic clip was shot over the span of a few days between Los Angeles and Malibu, California, and comes as Jackson’s first visual offering since tapping Jim Jones for “Fell” back in February 2021.
Jackson’s new album In God’s Hands will be his first project since releasing his 23 & A Half EP in June
2020. Along with Trey Songz, it will feature 2021 BET Hip Hop Award-winner Yung Bleu and more.
“Mountain Valley” is available now for pre-save and pre-order on digital streaming platforms. The single
will be available everywhere on Friday, Feb. 11, while the video is expected to drop Wednesday, Feb. 18.
