In this powerful interview, reggae artist Lutan Fyah dives deep into his creative process, the spiritual power of Jamaican music, and the global challenges reggae artists continue to face. He shares what inspires his poetic yet militant lyrical style, reflects on why Jamaican covers, especially from the rocksteady era, often feel more powerful than the originals, and calls out the lack of global recognition for reggae music.
Lutan Fyah opens up about the struggles artists face with limited touring opportunities, streaming revenue, and visa restrictions, and why true sustainability in the reggae industry still remains a challenge, especially for artists based in Jamaica.
He also discusses the vital role reggae music plays in social and political movements, the failure of the global education system to empower Black youth, and what it means to take responsibility for teaching our history. With stories about recording with legends like Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite and insights from his latest release with I Grade Records, including the powerful anthem “Strength and Resilience,” this is a must-watch reasoning for reggae lovers, freedom fighters, and conscious minds everywhere.
