Reggae recording artiste Yaksta (Kemaul Martin) returns with his most complete and compelling body of work to date, his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, available worldwide June 15.

Described as organic and hard core, Yaksta has built a reputation as one of Jamaica’s most authentic and thought-provoking voices.

Unflinching in his message, the “Bush Lawd” continues his mission of awakening minds through music that is rooted in culture, driven by conviction, and charged with spiritual authority.

Across 15 tracks, The Microphone Saved Me explores themes of revolution, evolution, gratitude and love.

The artiste embraces Rastafari’s next stage of unity among the houses.
The Microphone Saved Me project showcases Yaksta’s lyrical versatility, fearless storytelling, even with a fun side moving effortlessly among cultural commentary, spiritual fire, and personal experiences.

The album is anchored by the defiant singles Roar and The Return, unapologetic and reckoning tracks, already dominating critical conversations among fans and reaffirming Yaksta’s place among reggae’s leading voices. Together with tracks such as Order, the smooth potent chant for Rastafari unity; Thankful featuring Dre Tegs; It’s Okay, a jig and a hop; and Through it all, they explore perseverance in the face of life’s realities. Jah Live, For Sale, featuring Silk Boss; Life featuring The Gideon, Splinters in My Heart, featuring Troyton Music; Pick Up featuring stablemate Matthew Malcolm, Kayland Arnold, Sonic Gold; and Next to Me, deliver a carefully crafted journey through struggle, resilience, accountability, growth, romance and rhythms.

The Microphone Saved Me is a testimony of transformation and survival. It is the story of an artiste whose connection to music became a pathway to critical expression.

“This album represents a journey of divine consciousness as a man,” said Yaksta. “Every song comes from a real place. This is more than music, it’s a call to remain conscious in a world full of distractions; to stand firm in truth when compromise is celebrated; and to remember that growth, accountability, and purpose are still revolutionary. That’s the mission, and that’s the message.”

The Microphone Saved Me will be available on all major digital streaming platforms.