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Queen Makedah’s music inspires compassion and knowledge that can lead to a more unified world.”

— Sista Irie, 'The Conscious Party,' 88.7 FM KAZI - Austin, Texas

latest release!!!

Clean Hands

DUB Version

Check out this latest DUB masterpiece from Makedah, coming again on this roots classic to chant a psalms forwarding the much needed message of peace and human rights for the times.  Click the button below for digital links to the track or visit the Clean Hands page or other press links on this page for more press reviews.

Out January 12th on all platforms!!!

"Clean Hands is your wickedest track yet!!! I can't wait to get the DUB!" - Ras Daddy E

Holy Mount Zion

About the Single

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Lay Down Your Guns

Single

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Peace Process

Reggae-Vibes review

"Peace Process contains 14 worthwhile tracks full of consciousness and sonically this album is topnotch, a real treat for the listener’s eardrums. Most of the offerings are underpinned by appealing original reggae backdrops, which are stamped with quality all over. They are complemented by Queen Makedah’s beautiful vocal delivery which shines on every song." - Mr. T, Reggae-Vibes.  Read the full review, access music and other press coverage on the press page.

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King Queen Riddim

Peace Process Album

"Toussaint alongside Queen Makedah bring LOVE to the forefront! Catchy tune!! Big Up!!" - Island Stage

'Hear mi tell you people, dis ya one tune a killer!!!’ -DJ Jah Crucial, Hi Fi Sound, South Africa

I am Shem

Queen Makedah

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"I am Shem is a deep spiritual rootzy song, well put together by Queen Makedah. Her melodious vocals resonate with your soul. Once you play this song you won't be able to stop listening. ‘I am Shem’ is a definite must for all music lovers." - General Culture, Stockade

I AM SHEM (Discipline Riddim) Lyrics Queen Makedah / Music David Goldfine,

"I am Shem is a deep spiritual rootzy song, well put together by Queen Makedah. Her melodious vocals resonate with your soul. Once you play this song you won't be able to stop listening. ‘I am Shem’ is a definite must for all music lovers." - General Culture, Stockade

I AM SHEM (Discipline Riddim) Lyrics Queen Makedah / Music David Goldfine, Laurent Alfred, Andrew Bain

‘From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings.” Zeph. 3:10

This song is dedicated to the lost tribes of Israel of the African diaspora and all those scattered across the globe. May you return and rise to your true calling, to be a blessing to the nations.

Queen Makedah - Lead vocals / Michelle Songbird Gordon- BGV’s / Lloyd "Junior" Richards - Drums / David "Jah David" Goldfine - Bass / Pick Guitar/Kette Drum / Andrew "Moon" Bain - Rhythm Guitar / Frankie 'Ranks' Moniz - Lead Guitar, Saxophone / Laurent "Tippy I" Alfred - Keyboards, Percussion / Junior P - Organ Line / Andrew "Moon" Bain & Frankie 'Ranks' Moniz - Horn Arrangement / Gary Woung, Andrew "Moon" Bain, Laurent "Tippy" Alfred - Recording Engineer (music) / David Sovereign – recording engineer (lead vox) / Tuviel Levi – Mix engineer (music & lead vox) / Dennis Dreadstone - Recording/mix engineer (bgv’s)

LYRICS FOR I AM SHEM - CHORUS: Taken from the land of Ham but I am Shem/Stolen from the Horns of Africa But I am Yisrael (2x); VERSE 1: Avraham had a night vision of future posterity / For stubborn disobedience they suffered the curse - captivity / 400 years twice over was the prophecy / Kidnapped from Africa, sold as a slave, but my home is in the East! (+ CHORUS); VERSE 2: Runnin’ outta Canaan’s land like a deer from a hunter / Into the African bush and sold by my Ishmaelite n’ Hamitic brotha’s / Jerusalem fell unda siege from the perils of war (WAR! WAR!) / I was forced to flee - sought refuge ‘pon African shores (+ CHORUS); INTERLUDE: (Ps. 137.5-6 English/Hebrew) (+ CHORUS)

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I am Shem...Crucial rootikal lyrics....getting played on English Pound & KDHX in St. Louis MO!” - Ital Kae

English Pound Radio

Clean Hands

Video Single

“One word... Wonderful! I get to hear plenty of songs, but very few are crafted and put together with thought and understanding.” Mike Jenkins - The Radio Show Roots Locker and Roots Locker West ... read more.

'Suspicious' Single

Peace Process Album

“Queen Makedah has raised the bar yet again with this fine production. 'Suspicious' delivers a conscious message to beautifully crafted quality roots reggae music, and her soul-stirring melodic voice flows like healing waters - from deep to deep. This tune gives voice to the issues of racial injustice still prevalent in the world today in a way that you can feel. I love it! Big love and respect Queen Makedah.”

- DJ Patrick, Living Waters Radio (Nov 02, 2014)

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