A REGGAE CLASSIC REBORN IN SIZZLA’S BLACK WOMAN & CHILD – 2024 EDITION
Sizzla, one of reggae’s most influential artists, has brought his milestone album, Black Woman & Child, back to life with an evocative 2024 edition. Produced in 1997 by Bobby ‘Digital B’ Dixon, a King Jammy’s studio graduate, it’s Sizzla’s finest work in nearly thirty years. Rolling Stone calls it a “masterpiece”.
At just 21, Sizzla brought depth and conviction beyond his years. His lyrics weave themes of Black nationalism, repatriation, and Pan-Africanism with an urgency that sparked a conscious dancehall revolution.
It’s a call to action layered with the teachings of Prince Emmanuel Charles Edwards, Haile Selassie, and Marcus Garvey.
The album features top producers, including Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. The tracks explore themes of equality, independence, morality, and optimism, tied to Sizzla’s Bobo Ashanti faith.
Songs like More Guidance, Make It Secure, and One Away reimagine classic riddims from Studio One. They add a fresh vibrancy to the album.
SIZZLA WEAVED THEMES WITH AN URGENCY THAT SPARKED A CONSCIOUS DANCEHALL REVOLUTION
Now available on limited green vinyl with its original Greensleeves design, Black Woman & Child 2024 Edition surfaces with unreleased tracks for streaming.
This is an album worth celebrating, a classic reggae gem reborn for a new generation.
ABOUT SIZZLA
Sizzla Kalonji stands as a defining voice in conscious reggae and dancehall. Rising in the late ’90s, he re-centred the genre on Rastafarian spirituality and roots reggae.
Born Miguel Collins in August Town, he sharpened his craft on Kingston’s Caveman Hi-Fi sound system before launching a series of acclaimed albums, including the landmark Black Woman & Child. Known for his intense, gravelly voice and seamless genre-blending, he’s released over 46 albums.
Sizzla’s work with Kalonji Records also empowers young artists, showcasing his talent and commitment to community upliftment.
