At just 20-years-old, Alkaline exploded onto the Jamaican dancehall scene with consecutive hit releases. His controversial image and antics scored him constant media attention.
Beyond the stunts, stood an eager young deejay; confident in his talent, boastful in his interviews and lyrically creative with his flow. Dancehall lovers quickly grew fond of his music as he navigated through a space dominated by high-profile names of the genre.
Seven years later and his relevance is beyond the shores of Jamaica. His music has spoken for itself.
Here are three must-listen songs by the deejay.
Son of a Queen
In 2017, this Chimney Records release on the ‘Money House Riddim’, heard Alkaline professing his undying faithfulness to his first lady, none other than his mother. The lyrics speak to memories of struggle while he grew by her side, to the noteworthy accomplishment of being a breakout star.
Never Lose Hope
The ‘Made In Jamaica Riddim’, by DJ Frass Records, gave music lovers a side to Alkaline that was well-received through motivation, inspiration and that ‘one drop’ sweetness. The 2019 release of the song saw it trending at a time when his dancehall colleagues emitted hardcore and volatile songs.
Medicine
On May 13, 2021, the deejay released the afrobeats inspired, dancehall song from his second album ‘TopPrize’, via his Youtube channel to the yearning of his ‘Vendetta’ fans. The song plays on medicinal marijuana in a recreational set, and the effects of feeling high, while having a good time despite the stringent curfews.
