Hempress Sativa
Reggae / Dub · JM · Active since 1984

Hempress Sativa

Heavyweight roots reggae with a sharp, modern edge. Powerful chanting and deep dub grooves that feel both ancient and urgent. Perfect for high-energy reflection.

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Hempress Sativa delivers a sound that is deeply rooted in the golden era of 1970s Jamaican reggae, yet it pulses with the contemporary energy of the Reggae Revival movement. Her music is defined by a massive, foundational low-end that provides a bedrock for her versatile vocal delivery. She moves effortlessly between soulful singing, rhythmic raggamuffin chanting, and precise, hip-hop influenced flows, all while maintaining a consistent spiritual gravity.

What truly sets her apart is the 'unconquerebel' spirit infused into every track. While many modern reggae artists lean into a polished pop sound, Hempress Sativa embraces the grit and echo of traditional dub. Her production often features live instrumentation that feels warm and breathing, colored by analog delays and space-conscious arrangements that allow her message of social justice and Rastafarian consciousness to resonate clearly.

Start with the album 'Unconquerebel' to hear her at her most potent. It serves as a perfect introduction to her ability to blend traditional roots aesthetics with a fierce, modern lyrical perspective. It is music that demands your attention, working equally well for deep, focused listening or as a high-vibration soundtrack for movement and action.

Kerida Shushana Johnson (born 15 July 1984), known professionally as Hempress Sativa, is a contemporary reggae singer and songwriter from Jamaica. Her music aligns with the roots reggae tradition with variants of hip hop, afrobeats and R&B.
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