SAINE Rapley will release her debut album, 13-song Naked, on November 20.

The songs are produced by Cellblock Music, Black Sheep Records, The Koncept, and Jazzy Neil.

“This is all me, every track is real and inspired by an experience in my life. This album signals a new me in that persons were always telling me to do or sing about a particular topic because that is what people want to hear, but this project is just about my life,” she said.

Naked’s tracks include From the Ashes, Good Ova Evil, Keep on Rising, and Fight For You. Rapley said while there are reggae songs on the album, she made space for different genres.

“I am a realistic person, so I really don’t expect to sell millions and thousands of copies but I hope to gain a new fan base. I agree that reggae is our roots but there is a lot more genres out there and we shouldn’t be afraid to experiment,” she said.

Rapley, 23, was born in Kingston. Her passion for music and singing grew while she attended The Queen’s School in Kingston and May Pen High School in Clarendon.

After graduating from the latter in 2009, she recorded her first single for Live Up Records called Ride or Die Chick. This was followed by All Night, Roller Coaster Love, I’m Waiting, and Love of My Life.

She also collaborated with Khago on the single Affi Smoke and T’Nez’s Go With You.

In April/May, Rapley toured as a harmony singer on Anthony B’s European tour.

— Simone Morgan