ALAINE SHINES BRIGHT WITH ‘SUMMERTIME’ ON PROTOJE’S FEEL IT RIDDIM
Alaine has always carried a singular warmth in her voice, and with Summertime she brings it to the front again. Her voice riding over Protoje’s Feel It riddim, the celebrated singer delivers a glowing track that recalls her long-standing reign as one of reggae’s most cherished female voices.
Released through Ineffable Records and In.Digg.Nation Collective, Summertime feels like a natural link between timeless lovers rock and today’s wave of roots-driven sound.
With a career that stretches more than twenty years, Alaine has etched her name across reggae history. Her Billboard chart-topping ballads built a foundation of loyal fans, while her collaborations with Shaggy, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond and Buju Banton expanded her reach far beyond Jamaica. On Summertime, she channels that legacy into a song made for long days and easy nights.
ALAINE CHANNELS HER LEGACY INTO A SONG MADE FOR LONG DAYS AND EASY NIGHTS
The Feel It riddim is a masterstroke in itself. Protoje’s vision connects generations by inviting a roster of Caribbean voices to reimagine its pulse in their own style. His instinct for collaboration has always stood out, whether through his Grammy-nominated albums or his role as founder of In.Digg.Nation Collective. From Rolling Stone and Vogue to Tiny Desk and late-night TV, Protoje has kept reggae in the global conversation.
Alaine’s glowing vocals and Protoje’s driving riddim meet here, in a soundtrack built for vibes and movement.
ABOUT ALAINE
Alaine Laughton grew up between New Jersey and Kingston, carrying both worlds in her voice. She transitioned from writing for Roc-A-Fella artists to charting globally with No Ordinary Love. Her albums, from Sacrifice to Ten of Hearts, explore themes of love, faith and social consciousness.
Collaborations with Beres Hammond, Shaggy and Dexta Daps expand her reach, while mentoring young artists cements her role as a quiet force shaping modern reggae.
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ABOUT PROTOJE
Protoje grew up in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, steeped in music from an early age. From hip-hop mixtapes to his 2011 reggae pivot with The Seven Year Itch, he fused roots, dub and jazz with sharp social insight.
Grammy-nominated and globally recognised, he collaborates with Chronixx and mentors rising stars through In.Digg.Nation Collective, shaping reggae’s revival while exploring identity, resistance and the genre’s evolving possibilities.
