Kenya Eugene is a Caribbean singer-songwriter hailing from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. She is the younger sister of Dezarie, an international Roots Reggae artist. Her passions include singing, songwriting, modeling, and acting, but music has been a major part of her life for around 15 years. Her music is a perfect blend of Roots Reggae, Lovers Rock, Contemporary Soul, and R&B. What sets this album apart is her exquisite and beautiful voice—a voice that pulls you in right from the start. Her lyrics are equally captivating, drawing listeners in with socially conscious subjects while exploring themes of individuality, love, strength, and resilience.

The album starts off with “I And I,” which establishes the album’s foundation. In this song, she explores the concept of uniqueness from a Black perspective. Kenya Eugene examines the true origins of Blackness, the years of confrontation, and the resurrection of genuine Black identity. She embraces her roots and encourages us all to do the same. This track features a great Roots Reggae riddim with an aural background sound that flows seamlessly with her voice.

“Lift Up My Head” follows, offering a peaceful and warm feel with crisp percussion that will lift your spirits in any situation. Her voice brings an emotional genuineness with a melodic flow that once again pulls you into the song, which is about perseverance and mystical strength.

The album was produced by Alfred “Tippy I” Laurent of I-Grade Records and the Zion I Kings Production Collective, who bring their distinctive sound—deeply rooted in authentic Reggae while effortlessly incorporating modern touches. This collaboration is the perfect fit for the album. Together, they crafted a creation that feels not only fresh but also timeless—a true coherence of the old and the new.

Exploring the ups and downs of love, Kenya brings us “In and Outtah Love.” This track features another sweet riddim—a Lovers Rock riddim—flowing along with her prolific vocals in this deeply emotional song. The keys and drums are delightful, adding to the track’s charm.

The album concludes with “You Are I,” a song about self-worth with magnificent, uplifting lyrics. The song features vivid guitar grooves, lavish textures throughout, and silky rhythms. Once again, what stands out most is her amazing voice.

The production of the album is clean, crisp, and exceptionally well thought out. It is a beautiful fusion of Roots Reggae, Lovers Rock, Contemporary Soul, and R&B that matches perfectly with Kenya’s beautiful, emotional, inspirational, and warming voice. “The EP is a reflection of who I am at the core—my roots, my faith, my love for people, and the energy that connects us all,” she recently said. “Working with Zion I Kings and Tippy I has brought this vision to life in a way that feels so natural and deeply aligned.”

Her music and this album are, as she describes it, Heart Music. There is so much love, strength, resilience, individuality, soul, and consciousness that it absolutely pulls you in and takes you on a fantastic journey.

One Love – Todd M. Judd