2. Jesse Royal- Finally
The “small axe” Jesse Royal celebrated Jamaica’s decision to decriminalize ganja in February with this catchy, upbeat roots offering on Razz and Biggy‘s infectious Steamaz riddim. The track quickly became an anthem, earning forwards in any reggae session where it’s played. Much like reggae legends who came before, Royal keeps his pulse on the political and social issues shaping the island; here, he uses Jamaica’s most powerful tool to speak on them. —Saxon Baird