REGGAE artiste Turbulence is calling on the Government and the people of Jamaica to do more to protect reggae music.

“I hear a lot of people making noise because SOJA won the Reggae Grammy. I have no problem with an American group winning the Grammy for the Best Reggae album because any artiste or group that’s making good reggae music can win the award,” he said.

“I don’t think the people in Jamaica, or the Government, understands how powerful reggae music is because if they did, they wouldn’t take it for granted. I’ve seen the power of reggae music and the impact that it has on the lives of people everywhere I’ve toured. Reggae music should be a part of the curriculum, starting from kindergarten straight up to high school… People all over the world know that reggae music originated in Jamaica but if we don’t protect and preserve it we’ll lose it, just like ska. I don’t know of any popular ska bands in Jamaica but I’ve seen bands playing ska in other parts of the world. That same thing is going to happen to reggae if we don’t pull up our socks,” he warned.

Turbulence recently released his EP titled Be Strong. The five-song EP that was produced by Leon Smillie for Total Satisfaction Records was released on all digital platforms on April 2.

“My new EP is out and it’s doing well; I am getting great feedback about it. I’m not surprised at all because it’s a great roots-reggae project. All the songs were recorded on live reggae rhythms. It has that authentic reggae sound that the people love and appreciate,” said Turbulence.

The first single off the EP, Be Strong, is currently enjoying heavy rotation. The video for the song is also doing well.