Maroon Fusion reggae artiste, Hope Vocals is making moves to establish herself as one of Jamaica’s brightest new stars.

Her breakout single, Kumina Medley (Walk In Deh), charted across five international markets while continuing to gain momentum from Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor’s acclaimed Hill & Gully Riddim, gaining her new fans and a growing platform.

The singer recently debuted at No 15 on Jamaica’s Pree Di Show Top 20 and climbed to No 12 on The Voice of the Caribbean Florida Reggae & Dancehall Top 20. The single has also charted on the Dasvibes Reggae Songs charts in Portugal, Japan and Canada, including an impressive Top 10 debut at No 7 in Portugal and a seven-day chart run in Japan, underscoring its growing international appeal.

“It’s honestly been an incredible journey,” Hope said. “I never imagined that something so deeply connected to my culture would resonate with so many people around the world. I’m grateful for every person who has supported the song.”

Hope’s remarkable rise began when a viral social media performance celebrating Jamaica’s Maroon heritage captivated audiences across the island and the diaspora. Blending reggae with the sounds of the abeng and traditional Kromanti drum, the original video generated more than one million social media views and inspired over 1,000 user-created reels, prompting McGregor to invite her to officially record Kumina Medley (Walk In Deh) for the star-studded Hill & Gully Riddim.

Since its release, the official music video has surpassed 170,000 YouTube views, while the single continues to receive strong support from radio stations and sound system selectors across Jamaica and overseas.

“The response from day one was unbelievable,” she said. “Seeing people from different countries embracing Maroon culture and connecting with the music has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”

One of only two female artistes featured on the project alongside Shaneil Muir, Hope believes the song’s success reflects a growing appreciation for authentic Jamaican culture.

“I’ve always believed that being authentic is my greatest strength,” she said. “My music reflects who I am, where I come from and what I stand for. It’s encouraging to see that audiences are embracing that authenticity.”

Born Lomorra Dillon and a proud descendant of the Moore Town Maroons in Portland, the Maroon Fusion reggae artiste has also earned praise from veteran broadcaster and cultural advocate Fae Ellington, who reached out after watching her viral performance.

“You go girl! From I saw your first post with you playing drum and blowing the abeng, you touched my spirit,” Ellington wrote.

“I have the utmost respect for Auntie Fae,” Hope said. “She has done so much to preserve our country’s culture over the years. It feels amazing knowing that she is proud of my contribution.”

Hope’s manager and publicist, Ralston Barrett of The Reggae PR Agency, believes the singer is carving out a unique lane.

“Hope is proving that authentic Jamaican culture has global appeal. She’s creating her own lane and is one of reggae’s brightest rising stars.”

As her profile continues to grow, Hope expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone supporting her journey at home and abroad.

“I want to sincerely thank everyone in Jamaica and across the world who has supported me from the beginning,” she said. “Every stream, every share, every chart position and every word of encouragement means so much to me. Your support inspires me to keep representing my culture with pride, and I promise there’s much more to come.”

With international momentum continuing to build, the Maroon Fusion reggae artiste is preparing to release her follow-up singles, Warrior and God’s Timing, through Symphony B Records as she looks to build on what is shaping up to be a breakthrough year