
Artist · producer · label
Chezidek
47 releases
Chezidek is a Jamaican roots reggae singer known for a conscious, spiritually minded style that blends militant message songs with a melodic, easygoing delivery. Born Desbert Johnson in St. Ann, he emerged from Jamaica’s dancehall and sound-system culture before finding his strongest voice in roots reggae, where his lyrics often turn to Rastafari, social commentary, and uplift. His breakthrough came in the early 2000s with “Leave de Trees,” a track that helped define his reputation as a singer with both clarity and conviction, and his debut album Harvest Time established him as part of the new generation carrying roots reggae into a modern era.
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From there, Chezidek built a steady catalogue that kept his name circulating well beyond Jamaica. Albums such as Inna Di Road expanded his audience and showed how naturally he could move between earthy one-drop rhythms and more radio-friendly production without losing the meditative core of his sound. He has also remained a consistent presence on the live circuit, appearing at major reggae festivals and large sound-system events, where his voice and message tend to suit both intimate roots sessions and bigger outdoor stages.
A major reason for Chezidek’s longevity is the way he writes around themes that keep roots reggae relevant: faith, resistance, self-reliance, herb culture, and the everyday pressures of life in Jamaica and the wider world. That balance of consciousness and accessibility has made him a reliable figure for producers and listeners who value traditional reggae spirit without nostalgia. More recent work such as The Order of Melchezedik and, in the current run of releases, Marijuana Prayer and Caah Believe, suggests an artist still grounded in the same values that shaped his early career while continuing to record steadily for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Chezidek’s music does not rely on spectacle. Its strength lies in a warm, distinctive voice, a calm but forceful presence, and songs that feel built to last. That combination has kept him visible across decades of reggae changes, and it is why his catalogue still carries weight among listeners looking for modern roots with a classic foundation.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, reggaeville.com, jamaica-star.com, reggae-vibes.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


A Little More Justice
Chezidek82 BPM · 4B
Bad Out Deh
Chezidek
The Right Thing
Chezidek128 BPM · 8A
Chainsaw
Chezidek85 BPM · 8A
Got To Be Jah
Chezidek133 BPM · 9A
Keep My Eyes Open
Chezidek x Goldbar’z76 BPM · 8B
Nature Dubmix (Remix)
Inti Ayvar Waltz & Chezidek132 BPM · 5A
Down Down Down
Chezidek86 BPM · 3A
Musical High
Addis Pablo & Chezidek84 BPM · 11A
Marijuana Prayer
Chezidek76 BPM · 9B
Marijuana Prayer Album
Chezidek
Caah Believe
Chezidek75 BPM · 4B
Bless The Place
Chezidek87 BPM · 8A
Set Me Free
Charly Black
Fix Your Life
Chezidek
Good Life
Chezidek
Herb Dealer Dub
Chezidek
How Yuh Fi Do Dat
Chezidek
It’s No Crime
Chezidek
Jah Is In Charge
Chezidek
Life
Chezidek
Little By Little
Chezidek
Live
Chezidek
My Herbs, My Music, My Girl
Chezidek
Never Stop (Album)
Chezidek
Sudan
Chezidek
Tit Fe Tat
Chezidek
Wasp Nest
Chezidek
Weed Pan Weed
Chezidek
What Your Love Is
Chezidek
Working Harder
Chezidek
More Ganja
Chezidek & Little Lion Sound
Play Me That Song Again
Chezidek & Little Lion Sound
One Link
Chezidek Ft. Charlie Black & Yung Roots
Try Now
Chezidek Ft. Humility
In My Heart
Chezidek x Dre Z Melodi
Frontline Album
Dub Pistols
Live And Let Live
G Ras Ft. Tuff Steppas & Chezidek
Cream Of The Crop Album
Irie Ites
All My Life
Isaac Maya & Chezidek
Mr Officer
Lorenzo Ft. Chezidek & Irie Ites
Three Kings Medley
Lutan Fyah, Mark Wonder & Chezidek
Brighter Days (Album)
Mystical Faya
Three The Hard Way
Queen Omega x Chezidek & U-Brown
Truth Fi Di Youths
Ras Cup Ft. Chezidek