
Artist · producer · label
Ginjah
220 releases
Ginjah is a Jamaican reggae singer known for a warm, roots-conscious style that balances love songs with social commentary. Born Valentine Nakrumah Fraser in Hanover and raised in St. James and later Central Village, Spanish Town, he began shaping his music early and found his first studio experience at King Jammy’s as a teenager. A key turning point came when Beres Hammond recognized his talent and brought him into the Harmony House circle, where Ginjah began recording in 2000 and touring soon after. That early mentorship helped define the easy, soulful tone that has followed him throughout his career.
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Ginjah first built his name on songs that connected with everyday listeners, especially material that carried both melody and message. Tracks such as “Music Alone,” “Never Lost My Way,” and “Sweet Killer” helped establish him as a singer with enough range to move between conscious reggae and romantic ballads without losing his footing. His 2017 album Roots under Stingray Records reinforced that identity, leaning into traditional reggae arrangements and clear, reflective songwriting. Around the same period, he continued appearing on rhythm projects and singles that kept him active in the genre’s wider network.
What makes Ginjah stand out is the consistency of his voice and subject matter. Even when he sings about romance, his delivery tends to stay grounded and mature, with a style shaped by the classic Jamaican tradition of storytelling and melody. Later releases such as “Tun Up” and “My Job” show that he has continued to favor songs built around love, respect, and everyday life, while still keeping one foot in social observation. That balance has made him a familiar figure to listeners who appreciate reggae that feels thoughtful rather than rushed.
Across years of recording and touring, Ginjah has remained close to the values that introduced him to the business in the first place: strong songwriting, disciplined performance, and a sound that speaks to both roots fans and lovers rock audiences. His catalog may not be defined by celebrity flash, but it has earned him a durable place in Jamaican reggae as a singer with sincerity, control, and a clear musical identity.
Sources: jamaicaobserver.com, reggaeville.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


Toll Gate Riddim
Clarendon Records69 BPM · 11A
Landmark Riddim
Stay Nice Music65 BPM · 5B
Riddim 91
Kemar McGregor80 BPM · 12B
Sunrays Riddim
Zj Dymond87 BPM · 10B
Blessings Of Love Riddim
Maximum Sound86 BPM · 11B
Di Regulator Riddim
Juna-Vill Records75 BPM · 9A
Genesis 2026 Riddim PT. II
Juna-Vill Records81 BPM · 11B
Kiss Of Judas Riddim
Billboard King Records85 BPM · 2B
Nah Struggle Riddim
Reggae Vibes Productions78 BPM · 2A
Safety Riddim (2026)
Music House Entertainment85 BPM · 3A
Rhythm 4U Riddim
Stingray Records79 BPM · 8B
Get Up Riddim (2026)
Jugar Productions88 BPM · 9B
Jailhouse Set Me Free Riddim Vol. 1
Symphony B Records72 BPM · 9A
Heal This World Riddim
Brown’z Records91 BPM · 7B
Skank Riddim (2015)
Owen Rennalls97 BPM · 8B
Soul Hearts Riddim
UNKNOWN86 BPM · 9A
First Step Riddim (2016)
Heights Of Victory Productions81 BPM · 4A
Roots Rock Reggae Riddim (2026)
Nature’s Way Entertainment64 BPM · 5A
8-Bit Riddim
Xplicitmevon / N.M.G Music162 BPM · 9A
Active Riddim (2021)
Jones Ave Records
Africa First Riddim
Megga Force Music84 BPM · 1B
After Effection Riddim
Young Veterans Music85 BPM · 8A
Alta Mora Riddim
Music House Entertainment
Amore Riddim
Donsome Records80 BPM · 9B
Ba! Ba! Bum Riddim
Mr G Music
Back To Mount Zion Riddim
Charlies Records 70491 BPM · 5A
Badd Currency Riddim
R4nyte104 BPM · 6A
Bay Rock Riddim
Bay Rock Music90 BPM · 10A
Beaten Riddim
Rocky Gibbs73 BPM · 8B
Betta Yuh Cool Riddim
Dub Avenue
Better Dub Riddim
Mr G Music81 BPM · 11B
Billion Riddim
L.I.O.N Music87 BPM · 3A
Black Cinderella Riddim
Various Labels130 BPM · 11B
Black Cinderella Riddim (2006)
Black Scorpio75 BPM · 3A
Blue Ray Riddim
Upt Diamond League Records90 BPM · 4B
Blue Skies Riddim
Upt 007 Records93 BPM · 4A
Break Di Bread Riddim
Summit Music Group / Chiney K Productions92 BPM · 2A
Breakfast In Bed Riddim (2008)
Nicetime Music75 BPM · 7BCaan Tame Riddim
Turner Production80 BPM
Cadillac Riddim
Stingray Records76 BPM · 4A
Calling Riddim
Hungry Mouth Production
Cane River Riddim
DJ Frass Records86 BPM · 9A
Caribbean Soul Riddim
Maximum Sound79 BPM · 9B
Caution Riddim (2025)
Music House Entertainment82 BPM · 11A
Cinderella 2020 Riddim
Reggae Vibes Productions78 BPM · 3A
Clear Thoughts Riddim
Berta Records87 BPM · 6A