KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae recording artiste Yaksta has officially released his sophomore album, The Microphone Saved Me, a 15-track project confirming his commitment to conscious lyrics.
Available now on all major streaming and digital platforms, the album finds the Bush Lawd at his most reflective, revolutionary, and spiritually grounded, delivering music that speaks to evolution, gratitude, love, resilience, and truth.
Yaksta (born Kemaul Martin), recently made headlines for a series of fiery interviews on the state of reggae music in Jamaica and offering sailing criticism of his predecessors. He has built a loyal following through music that challenges, uplifts, and inspires. On The Microphone Saved Me, he expands that mission while showcasing his lyrical versatility and fearless storytelling.
The project explores themes of personal transformation and collective awakening, embracing Rastafari’s continued call for unity while navigating the realities of life, growth, accountability, and purpose.
Leading the album are the standout singles “Roar” and “The Return,” two commanding records that have already sparked conversations among reggae fans and reinforced Yaksta’s reputation as one of the genre’s most unapologetic voices.
Other highlights include “Order,” a smooth yet potent call for Rastafari unity; “Thankful” featuring Dre Tegs; “It’s Okay”; “Through It All”; “Jah Live”; “For Sale” featuring Silk Boss; “Life” featuring The Gideon; “Splinters in My Heart” featuring Troyton Music; and “Next to Me.” Together, the tracks create a rich sonic journey through struggle, survival, self-reflection, romance, and redemption.
While the album delivers plenty of energy and lyrical firepower, its deeper significance lies in its testimony of transformation.
“This album represents a journey of divine consciousness as a man,” Yaksta shared. “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.”
For Yaksta, The Microphone Saved Me is more than an album title—it is a declaration of survival and purpose, chronicling how music became both his refuge and his platform for critical expression.
