Jamaican dancehall star Cutty Ranks closes out the year with the release of a compelling new reggae single titled Blood Red, officially published on November 28, 2025.

Shared via Tropic House Music and distributed worldwide by Symphonic Distribution, Blood Red presents a more rooted and reflective side of the legendary artiste.

While Cutty Ranks is widely recognised for his hard-edged, militant, and uncompromising delivery, this latest release leans firmly into conscious reggae, offering a message of empowerment and accountability.

Produced by Michael Fairman and written by Philip “Cutty Ranks” Thomas, the song directly addresses critical social and political issues affecting Africa and the Caribbean. In Blood Red, the artiste challenges African leaders to resist selling their nations’ natural resources to foreign interests, while also highlighting systemic inequality within the justice system — with the poor often punished while the wealthy evade consequences.

The track further raises a pressing question shared by many Jamaicans: How do illegal firearms continue to enter the island and find their way into the hands of the youth?

Blood Red is now available for download and streaming on all major digital music platforms.