Sone G wants to take gospel reggae global

Jamaican-born, Toronto-based gospel-reggae artiste Sone G says leaving Jamaica did not mean leaving the music behind.

If anything, the move to Canada has expanded his musical horizons and deepened his appreciation for the reggae sounds that shaped him while growing up in Rocky Point, Clarendon.

That evolution is paying off.

His single “Rescue Me” recently captured the 2026 Reggae North Music Award for Best Gospel, following its run to No. 1 on the Reggae North Canadian Top 20 chart. The achievement adds to a growing catalogue that includes “Spirit A Move,” “Find A Way” and “Stronger,” as well as his debut EP, New Man, released in July.

“My Jamaican roots remain at the heart of my music, but living in Canada has exposed me to different cultures and sounds.”

For Sone G, that exposure has not diluted his identity. Instead, it has helped him develop what he describes as a more global sound while retaining the identity he grew up with.

Born Cecil Wilson, Sone G was raised around Jamaica's sound-system culture and under the strong Christian influence of his grandmother. Those two worlds now converge in his music, where reggae provides the foundation and gospel provides the message.

While the awards and chart success are welcome, Sone G has much bigger ambitions for his music.

“My goal is to take the gospel to a global audience through music, music that gives people hope, joy and encouragement.”

For him, entertainment is only part of the equation.

“I want my music to entertain, but more importantly, I want it to impact lives and leave a lasting legacy.”

That desire for impact also influences how he views recognition from Jamaica.

Home matters. After all, Jamaica is where his musical story began, but Sone G says he is not chasing recognition simply for validation.

“Recognition in Jamaica is important. Jamaica is where my story began, so recognition from home is always a good thing, but it's not a crave.”

Instead, he sees recognition as an opportunity to wield influence responsibly.

“Influence can be a very powerful currency and it's best to use it for the betterment of our world.”

His growing collection of awards and nominations, he says, is meaningful because it acknowledges more than the music itself.

“I've been blessed with awards and recognition throughout my career. It's meaningful because it distinguishes both the music and the message behind it.”

While gospel is at the centre of his musical mission, Sone G's appreciation for Jamaican music extends firmly into dancehall.

His dream collaborator?

Masicka.

“I respect his ability to write and structure music. He is also a '90s type artist, a real Deejay suh yeah.”

The potential collaboration would be an interesting meeting of musical worlds — gospel reggae and dancehall — but Sone G's choice says a lot about the musical foundation from which he emerged.

For now, he is building from Toronto while keeping Jamaica close to his heart.

With “Rescue Me” now an award-winning gospel track, New Man marking a new chapter and his sights set firmly on a global audience, Sone G is proving that an artiste can leave Jamaica without leaving Jamaica behind.

His sound may be travelling. His roots aren't.