Jah9

Jah9 is a Jamaican singer, songwriter and activist from Montego Bay. Born in 1983, she is associated with dub, dub poetry and roots reggae, and her work is also described as a jazz-on-dub style that combines contemporary and conscious poetry with reggae performance.

Her given name is Janine Cunningham. She is known for live performances and for releasing carefully selected singles before issuing her first album, New Name. Her performance style is described as mature and sophisticated, with a distinctive stage presence and a strong vocal delivery.