“Lift Up My Head” is a grounded, no-frills roots reggae track from Kenya Eugene’s debut EP You Are I. Produced by Zion I Kings, it sticks close to the genre’s fundamentals: steady bass and drums, crisp guitar rhythms, and subtle organ lines that support rather than distract. The analogue production brings warmth and clarity, keeping the focus where it belongs: on the message.

Originally from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Eugene spent years behind the scenes writing for other artists before stepping forward with her own material. That experience is evident in her controlled, unaffected vocal delivery. She sings about spiritual endurance and self-belief with restraint, allowing the lyrics to speak plainly and with purpose.

The themes may be familiar territory in roots reggae, but “Lift Up My Head” cuts through with its focus and clarity. Its strength is in how simply and deliberately it’s put together. It’s a subtle but confident introduction to an artist who knows exactly what she’s about.

Released on the 4th of April, You Are I establishes Eugene as a thoughtful voice within contemporary reggae: grounded in tradition, but clear in perspective.

For more on her music, you can follow her HERE