ALKALINE

A dancehall reggae artist known for his aggressive, hip-hop-influenced music, frank lyrics, and bold visual style, Alkaline bridges reggae styles with forward-thinking production. Blending hip-hop and electronic influences with cool, dance-friendly grooves, Alkaline cut his first singles when he was still a teenager, and broke through with the 2016 album New Level Unlocked, which topped the U.S. reggae charts. After confirming his popularity with 2021's Top Prize, he released 2026's NPT as he became one of dancehall's few arena-level stars. Alkaline was born Earlan Bartley in...