SHUGA PRESCRIBES HEALING WITH ‘LOVE DOCTOR’, AN ODE TO LONG-DISTANCE LOVE
Jamaican powerhouse Shuga drops her soulful single Love Doctor through VP Records, and it’s a stunner. Produced by Donovan Germain on the evocative Boxing Around riddim, this lovers rock gem dives deep into the heart’s yearning for closeness and comfort. It’s a track that makes love feel like medicine, soothing and revitalising.
The release gets even more compelling with an accompanying video directed by Kenny Gray, hitting screens on 8 November. This video artfully contrasts Shuga’s Love Doctor with her rendition of Cornell Campbell’s Boxing Around, showing love’s duality—desire and longing, healing and tension.
LOVE DOCTOR MAKES LOVE FEEL LIKE MEDICINE, SOOTHING AND REVITALISING
“Love Doctor came from the long-distance strain with my husband,” Shuga shares. “His words, ‘You need your medication,’ sparked the song. One demo later, he was on a plane, and soon after, we had wedding bells and a baby boy.”
Love Doctor is the first single from Shuga’s highly-anticipated debut, Girl from Montego Bay, expected in early 2025. Fans can catch her live debut at the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Florida on 10 November.
Mark your calendars: the Girl from Montego Bay era is just beginning, and Shuga’s vocals are about to make waves.
ABOUT SHUGA
Jamaican singer-songwriter Shuga captivates audiences with her powerful voice and storytelling. Celebrated for her songwriting skills and musical versatility, she signed with Donovan Germain’s Penthouse Records and quickly became a sought-after collaborator, working with reggae legends like Sly and Robbie, Marcia Griffiths, and Agent Sasco.
After winning Digicel Rising Stars, her rise continued with standout performances at Rebel Salute and Reggae Sumfest.
Now, she’s ready to release her debut album, Girl from Montego Bay, in early 2025. Each track bursts with passion, delivering Shuga’s messages of love, empowerment, and social justice with undeniable energy.
