Veteran dancehall artiste and producer Mr. G, formerly known as Goofy, has shared the relationship behaviours he considers major red flags, as his latest production, “Red Flag” by reggae singer Tarrus Riley, continues to gain traction among music fans.
In an interview with World Music Views, the entertainer, who is celebrating 30 years since his breakthrough in dancehall, identified women who constantly hide their phones, maintain close male friendships and frequently attend parties among his biggest relationship concerns.
“A woman who constantly a hide her phone, is a red flag to me,” Mr. G said, adding that women who speak about having a male best friend also raise concerns for him.
“Male bestie? Big, big, big red flag,” he declared.
He also pointed to women who regularly attend parties and those who post revealing photographs on social media as other warning signs.
However, the veteran entertainer acknowledged that women would have their own list of red flags when evaluating men.
“The woman dem have fi dem side of the story, with fi dem red flags weh dem waan show we too,” he said.
Asked what he considers green flags, Mr. G said he is attracted to women who are self-assured, emotionally intelligent and comfortable without constantly seeking attention.
“Green flag is when a woman is not easily accessible. A woman that is contented within herself,” he explained.
He also emphasised emotional intelligence as an important quality in a partner, saying it should extend beyond romantic relationships to how individuals treat other people.
“You don’t want just an intelligent person. Emotional intelligence towards people, not just your partner, but people on a whole,” he said.
Modesty in dress was another quality he identified as a green flag, arguing that women should leave something to the imagination.
His comments come as the subject of relationship warning signs takes centre stage in Riley’s latest single, “Red Flag,” which Mr. G produced on his I Shall Be Released Riddim.
How Tarrus Riley’s ‘Red Flag’ Came Together
The producer explained that Riley’s busy international schedule delayed the recording, despite the two already having several unreleased collaborations.
“I have like five more songs unreleased by him already,” Mr. G revealed.
The breakthrough came after Riley heard Romain Virgo’s contribution to the project, “No Substitute,” which had already begun attracting attention.
Mr. G recalled receiving an early morning telephone call from Riley, who suggested recording a song that would offer a response to Virgo’s track.
“He called me one morning early and said, ‘Yo, you know what? That would be a nice thing, a girl counteract that song,’” Mr. G recalled.
During their conversation, the phrase “red flag” emerged, providing the foundation for the song.
The two subsequently met at Mr. G’s studio, where fellow dancehall veteran Pinchers joined them in developing the record.
Rather than rushing the production, Mr. G said they carefully examined every lyric, melody and vocal delivery.
“We comb through it with a fine-tooth comb to ensure everything solid. Melody solid, delivery solid, words solid, everything solid,” he explained.
He believes that attention to detail has contributed to the song’s growing popularity.
“I’m happy to see that people are gravitating towards it in the manner that they’re gravitating towards it,” he said, predicting that the record has room to grow.
Mr. G also revealed that listeners have begun comparing “Red Flag” to Riley’s signature hit “She’s Royal,” a comparison he considers particularly significant.
“That’s a hell of a comparison, because ‘She’s Royal’ is a big monster song,” he said.
The Riddim Was Originally Intended for a Joint Project With Buccaneer
The I Shall Be Released Riddim was initially created for AC Records, a label operated jointly by Mr. G and fellow dancehall entertainer Buccaneer.
The two previously collaborated on the Helicopter Riddim, released in 2025, and intended their next juggling project to follow a similar arrangement.
However, Buccaneer suggested that they exchange the newly created riddim for another production, the Temple Riddim, which Mr. G had been preparing for his personal label.
Mr. G agreed to the arrangement, allowing him to release I Shall Be Released independently.
“We built it for a collaborative project, but he opted not to use it and wanted to use a different riddim,” he explained.
The project has since attracted several established reggae and dancehall performers.
Among the songs are Romain Virgo’s “No Substitute,” Richie Spice’s “Free Up,” and Pinchers’ “You Don’t Deserve.”
Mr. G said the recordings were already performing well before Riley added what he described as the finishing touch.
“Tarrus come put the icing pon the cake with ‘Red Flag,’” he said.
