The Jamaican artist Xana Romeo He released his new double album last January The Divine Blueprint, his third full-length production marked by paying tribute to his deceased father, the legend of reggae Max Romeo.
This plate in Its vinyl edition includes the dub versions, while the digital editions are separate albums, so that version is named The Divine Dub.
The original album features 12 songs - one of which is a collaboration with his father, recorded shortly before he died, that denote resilience, spiritual evolution and a search for identity, that mark the new chapter of Azana Makeda Smith, his real name.
In these creations, the Jamaican artist takes on a journey through her self-knowledge and how the roots in which she was born have forged the artist she has built..
The production of the album
This full-length production was recorded in the artist's home studio “The Charmax Red Ark” and produced by trusted collaborator, Jallanzo, who was also the producer of their previous albums Wake Up (2016) Y The Root Of X (2021).
In addition to the collaboration with his father, The album features the participation of Lutan Fyah, Micah Shemaiah, Azizzi Romeo, Addis Pablo Y Jallanzo.
Precisely “Over All”, collaboration with his father, It was released on this man's birthday., the 22 November 2025, where the reggae legend would have met 81 years.
“It is a tribute to my father, “This song is the collaboration of the album with my dad and Addis Pablo”, commented Xana Romeo.
The artist commented to Sunday Gleaner that it was extremely important for her to pay tribute to her father in The Divine Blueprint, an album that marks a chapter of transformation for her, showing your most emotional side, expressive and spiritual.
“I started working on this album right before my father passed away., believing that we would really celebrate together as we had always said.”, Romeo told the aforementioned media with nostalgia..
The singer emphasized that “I never imagined that the last song we recorded together would become a tribute to her last moments.”. A week before we were together in the studio. To the next, I was sitting there alone, listening to the latest piece of music we created together”.
Your greatest support
Legendary reggae artist Max Romeo, whose roots are assembled in roots reggae, passed away on 11 April 2025 due to heart complications, to the 80 years.
Xana assured that her father was her greatest support and the force behind the entire journey of her musical career..
“He saw my potential before I recognized it myself and everything I create seeks to honor his legacy for generations to come.”. Release the first single from the album on your birthday, It is my way of showing that even if I am not physically here, parts of it will always be, like the last session we shared”, the singer explained.
The artist is working on a tour of “The Divine Blueprint” through Europe during 2026, honoring the noble tradition of roots reggae, while ensuring its continuity.
“I am on a mission to correct the false narrative of the decline of roots reggae. This album shows that reggae is alive, evolving and thriving”, declared Xana..
