On his third body of work, Rise Again, recording artiste Dudsymil decided to make it more personal.

The 13-track album, released on October 19 via Sky Factory Music, reflects his own journey.

“Rise Again was inspired by life itself. Over the past few years I’ve experienced moments that tested my career, my relationships, my trust, my faith, and ultimately how I viewed myself. There were moments of uncertainty, disappointment, and betrayal. But through those experiences I came to understand that rising again doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the person you were before the pain. Sometimes you’re meant to emerge differently — wiser, stronger, and more aligned with your purpose,” Dudsymil told the Jamaica Observer recently.

“The album reflects that transformation. It’s not about pretending the fall never happened. It’s about acknowledging it, learning from it and finding the courage to move forward. I often say, ‘The river was deep. The frequency changed. Now we Rise Again.’ That really captures my musical and personal journey,” he shared.

Dudsymil, whose real name is Andre’ Dehaney, works in finance. Originally from Havendale in St Andrew, he moved to Toronto, Canada, more than 20 years ago, where he has been making a name for himself with his musical blend of reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, and R&B, while creating music that encourages reflection and celebrates life’s experiences.

Prior to migrating to Canada, Dudsymil attended Lannaman’s Preparatory, Campion College, and later The University of the West Indies, Mona.

Rise Again features collaborations such as Align with Blk Orchid, Straight Road with JUNO-award-winning reggae artiste Kirk Diamond, and potent tracks such as Like the Ocean, Unwavering, Be Careful, and Only You My Love.

Dudsymil serves as executive producer of Rise Again.

He worked with a group of music professionals from Africa, Canada and Jamaica.

“It was important for me to bring together different musical influences while maintaining the authenticity of my Jamaican roots. The album moves between reggae, Afrobeat, dancehall, R&B and soul, and that diversity reflects the creative contributions of the people involved. I was also very hands-on throughout the process because I had a clear vision of the emotions and messages I wanted the music to communicate,” said Dudsymil, who also gave props to his recording and sound engineer who played an integral role in the finished product.

“We recorded most of the album together, and he handled the mixing, mastering, and post-production. His patience was remarkable. He wasn’t afraid to challenge me vocally or ask me to redo a line until we captured exactly what we were looking for. For me, production isn’t simply about creating a polished sound. It’s about making sure the listener can feel the emotion behind the music.

Rise Again is the follow-up to Dudsymil’s 2025 six-track EP titled The Frequency. Prior to that he released the 14-track Zymil (Deep Rivers) album.

He shared how he has evolved musically between projects.

“I see my three major projects as different chapters of the same journey. Zymil (Deep Rivers) was deeply introspective. It explored some of the darker emotional spaces we navigate as human beings — pain, pressure and the complexities of life — while The Frequency represented a shift in energy. I was exploring more uplifting vibrations, relationships, spirituality, and the simple pleasures of being alive. With Rise Again I feel those experiences have come together with greater clarity and maturity. I’ve become more comfortable expressing vulnerability through my music, particularly through my vocal delivery. I’ve also become more intentional about the musical arrangements, instrumentation, and overall emotional experience of each recording.”

Beyond commercial success, Dudsymil wants his music to reach as many ears as possible while connecting with them on a deeper level.

“I want someone listening to this album to recognise a part of their own journey in the music. Of course, I also want people to enjoy the music, dance, fall in love, and simply feel good. More than music, it’s a feeling. It’s a journey. It’s meds music,” said Dudsymil.

Questioned on how he has been able to balance a career in finance while creating music, Dudsymil was quick to point out, “…I’ve come to appreciate how these two worlds complement each other. Finance is a demanding profession that requires discipline, structure, critical thinking, and accountability. Music, on the other hand, allows me to explore the emotional, creative, and spiritual side of who I am. There have been moments when the pressures of my professional life have inspired some of my most meaningful music. In fact, some of the experiences behind
Rise Again came directly from challenges I encountered while navigating my career. I don’t necessarily see finance and music as competing interests. In many ways, one helps me manage the other. Finance keeps me grounded. Music gives me somewhere to put the things that numbers cannot explain.”

He shared that music is not a hobby for him.

“I’ve been involved in music for more than two decades. My early recording experiences included working with Jamaican producer Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, and over the years I’ve continued developing my craft while navigating the responsibilities of my professional career. The journey hasn’t been a straight road. There have been periods when my professional responsibilities demanded more of my attention, but music has always remained an important part of my life,” he noted.