NEW MUSIC | MCSOLOMON AND DERAJAH ‘KINGSTON TO LONDON’

By Rishma • On What is New

In a power­ful meet­ing of music­al minds, Jamaic­an reg­gae vocal­ist Dera­jah and UK hip-hop MC MCSo­lomon unite on a bold new col­lab­or­a­tion titled “King­ston to Lon­don.”  Released on June 27, 2025, via Kamani Records, the track rep­res­ents a dynam­ic fusion of roots reg­gae and gritty hip-hop, pro­duced by genre-blend­ing spe­cial­ists The Busy Twist. Accom­pan­ied by a visu­ally arrest­ing music video from Anthony Bailey Media, the single is more than just a sound…it’s a statement.

“King­ston to Lon­don” builds a cul­tur­al bridge between the Carib­bean and the UK, weav­ing togeth­er dub-influ­enced tex­tures, boom bap rhythms, and Afro-Carib­bean pulses. The res­ult is a sound that hon­ors its found­a­tions while push­ing boldly into the future.

Hail­ing from King­ston, Jamaica, Dera­jah brings dec­ades of deep-rooted reg­gae authen­ti­city to the pro­ject. A protégé of the legendary Sug­ar Minott and Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith, his music is known for its soul­ful vocal deliv­ery and socially con­scious mes­sages. From his inter­na­tion­ally acclaimed album Par­is Is Burn­ing to heart­felt singles like “Mama” and “Hit Me,” Dera­jah con­tin­ues to uplift and inspire audi­ences around the world.

On the mic along­side him is MCSo­lomon, a corner­stone of Brixton’s vibrant under­ground scene. With over 20 years of exper­i­ence and col­lab­or­a­tions with influ­en­tial acts like Congo Natty, Dead Prez, Gen­er­al Levy, Akala, and Lowkey, MCSo­lomon brings sharp lyr­i­cism and an act­iv­ist edge. His per­form­ances — from Gla­ston­bury to Goa Reg­gae Sunsplash—reflect a com­mit­ment to both artistry and community.

Behind the boards, pro­duc­tion duo The Busy Twist inject their trade­mark blend of Afrobeat, Lat­in, reg­gae, and mod­ern bass, craft­ing a sound that hits hard in dance­halls and head­phones alike.

The accom­pa­ny­ing music video, filmed between King­ston and Lon­don is a strik­ing visu­al nar­rat­ive of unity, resi­li­ence, and cross-cul­tur­al dia­logue. It cap­tures the shared spir­it and rhythm of two cit­ies bound togeth­er through music.

“This col­lab­or­a­tion is not just a tune—it’s a mes­sage,” says Dera­jah. “A mes­sage of unity, power, and I connection.”

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Rishma

Edit­or / PR Con­sult­ant at No Bounds
Rishma Dhali­w­al has extens­ive exper­i­ence study­ing and work­ing in the music and media industry. Hav­ing writ­ten a thes­is on how Hip Hop acts as a social move­ment, she has spent years research­ing and con­nect­ing with artists who use the art form as a tool for bring­ing a voice to the voiceless.

About Rishma

Rishma Dhaliwal has extensive experience studying and working in the music and media industry. Having written a thesis on how Hip Hop acts as a social movement, she has spent years researching and connecting with artists who use the art form as a tool for bringing a voice to the voiceless.