New music and a new title. Reggae artiste Miriam Simone, also known as Empress Miriam Simone, has released Rise Up, her second solo EP, after being crowned in Ghana.

A royal appointment

Simone was installed as Amammerehemaa of Adukrom in Ghana’s Akuapem Traditional Area, taking the stool name Nana Abena Asentewaa Sheba Makeda. The Jamaica Observer describes it as a new chapter in which she balances her music with cultural duties.

About the EP

• Released: 23 October
• Tracks: seven
• Production: Sound System Club Ltd
• Distribution: VPAL Music, the distribution arm of VP Records, on major streaming platforms

The songs deal with resilience, gratitude and personal growth, and the title track asks listeners to stand firm when times get hard.

“Rise Up is about encouraging people to keep believing in themselves, even when life gets difficult.”

Miriam Simone

She added that she hopes the EP “uplifts people in their minds, spirits and everyday lives”. Uplifting reggae is always welcome on RTMRADIO.NET, so give it a spin.

Source: Jamaica Observer