Qraig to release solo album

Dancehall artiste Qraig has seen it all; every downturn, uptick, success and heartbreak.

These lessons, and more, are the bedrock of his upcoming studio album titled Listen To Me, which is expected to drop on June 24.

Produced by renowned entrepreneur and record producer Astyle Alive, the 12-track album will showcase Qraig's versatility, growth and his vision. Laced with modern sounds for today's fan base, the album also has a throwback groove for the old-school fans.

"This album means so much to me, as it is a representation of me following my dreams, doing something I love. Admirers always hear the way I sing and ask if I do R&B, but I do music, and this album is the beginning of greater things ahead," said Qraig. "This album is not just an album for me. It's a continuous message to everybody who told me that I would never become anything in life. This means believe in yourself and never be muted because someone didn't believe in themselves. This album means 'I told you'."

The album's lead single is I vow. The lovers' rock-dancehall fusion track sees Qraig trying to convince his lover that he's unlike any man she's ever had, with the promise of staying 'until the end of time'. With a variety of topics discussed on the album, Qraig, given name Jerome Jackson, more than makes up for lost time and hopes his fans will see his desire to deliver authentic music in a world of synthetic alternatives.

Astyle Alive said: "We wanted to produce an authentic Jamaican album, and Qraig was able to provide that vibe I was looking for, along with the featured artistes. I'm excited to see how the fans will gravitate to the record."