Kush I

Kush I

Kush I is a reggae singer and songwriter who begins his career as an MC before moving into singing, encouraged by friends. He is introduced to the wider music fraternity by Studio One legend Ken Boothe, and goes on to work with a range of influential Jamaican reggae figures, including King Jammy’s, Phatis Burrll, Jack Scorpio, Dean “Cannon” Frazer, Sly and Robbie, Ansell Collins, Earl “China” Smith and The Abyssinians.

He is the first cousin of “Pipe” from the Jamaican vocal trio Wailing Souls, and says this background gives him a strong understanding of the standards expected of a reggae singer. His writing and composing covers conscious songs linked to the Rastafari movement as well as love ballads.

One of his best-known songs, “Sweetest Affection”, reaches number eight in the British reggae charts and is played regularly on Jamaica’s Irie FM after being discovered by Elise Kelly. Kush I continues to work with other musicians on songs that reflect his chosen genre. His name is derived from the Cushites.