Rygin King

Smith began taking music seriously while still young, and he has spoken about being inspired early on by artists such as Buju Banton. That influence shows in the weight of his tone and in the way he delivers lyrics with conviction rather than polish. As his profile grew, he kept releasing singles that strengthened his presence in the dancehall circuit, including “No Emotions,” “Glu,” and later “Therapy,” a song that reflected the pain and resilience that came to shape much of his recent work.

His career took a difficult turn after a shooting in 2020 left him seriously injured, and that experience became central to the next phase of his music. Rather than step away, he turned the period into creative material, folding his recovery and state of mind into a more personal body of work. In 2022 he released his debut album Therapy, a project that leaned into those themes and marked an important statement in his catalog. It showed an artist willing to use dancehall not only as a party soundtrack, but also as a place to tell the truth about fear, pain, and endurance.

More recently, Rygin King has continued to release music that keeps his name active across the dancehall audience, with titles like “Me Spend” and “Rice & Peas” appearing among the newer songs associated with him. That steady output suggests an artist still shaping his next era, while remaining rooted in the gritty, melodic style that first made him stand out. For listeners drawn to dancehall with personality, edge, and emotion, Rygin King remains a notable voice from Montego Bay.