Judging by the 2021 precedent, however, with artists showing consideration for their legacies this early in the decade, sonically innovative times lie ahead. The stage has already been set for a momentous 2022, when Bounty Killer, Shenseea, recent Republic Records signee Jada Kingdom and reggae powerhouse Chronixx are expected to release new music. Acts like Demarco, Sizzla and SOJA added new depths to their delivery, while Spice and Etana provided much needed female voices, ultimately earning Grammy nods for their efforts. Artists continued to push boundaries with the scale and ambition of their albums rather than cling to standard sounds. 2021 was another great year for diversity across dancehall/reggae, from the much-hyped to the much-delayed as well as pandemic fueled projects.
