In the tender landscape of modern reggae, Kristine Alicia emerges as a storyteller whose music transcends melody, becoming a profound journey of healing and self-discovery. Her latest single “Mek Love” isn’t just a song—it’s an intimate whisper of resilience, a musical embrace that speaks directly to the soul.
“Mek Love” came at a turning point. A bedridden, songwriter, battling a cold, her voice reduced to a fragile whisper. Most would see limitations; Kristine saw an opportunity. From this vulnerable moment, “Mek Love” was born—a tender exploration of care, being nurtured, and love’s transformative power. She imagined someone cooking healing soup, offering gentle comfort, and turning her struggle into a universal anthem of emotional restoration.
Her musical journey defies simple narratives. No longer confined to the strict boundaries of gospel-driven reggae, Kristine has found freedom in authentic expression. “My music is my life journal,” she reveals, each track a chapter, each note a moment captured in sound. This isn’t strategic reinvention—it’s pure, unfiltered storytelling.
The catalyst for her artistic evolution was a profound personal loss. When her husband passed away, music became more than art—it became survival. “Music was my IV,” she says, her voice carrying both pain and triumph. In her grief, she discovered an unexpected gift: total creative liberation. No longer concerned with external expectations, she began creating music that was raw, honest, uncompromisingly her.
Her upcoming live album—two years in the making—promises to be a landmark work. Imagine an emotional cartography, where each song represents a different landscape of love: joy, heartbreak, tenderness, and passion. It’s less an album and more a comprehensive exploration of human connection.
What truly distinguishes Kristine is her ability to weave spirituality into sound so seamlessly that the two become indistinguishable. For her, love is spirituality, and spirituality is authentic expression. Her classical and jazz background allows her to paint outside traditional reggae lines, creating music that honours tradition while boldly reimagining its boundaries.
As she prepares to take the stage at The Essence of Music Festival in Kingston—representing reggae from her Houston base—Kristine Alicia is quietly revolutionizing the genre. Her music doesn’t just invite listeners; it welcomes them into a sacred space of emotional healing.
“Mek Love” is more than a song. It’s an invitation to surrender, to feel safe, to allow love to transform. In a world often characterized by noise and disconnection, Kristine offers something revolutionary: permission to feel, heal, and be exactly where you are.
Her message is clear: In the symphony of life, every emotion has its place. Every struggle can become a strength. Every moment of pain can be alchemized into beauty.
Kristine Alicia: Where music meets miracle, and healing finds its voice
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