Grenadian singer-songwriter V’ghn is on the sting of making historical past. Recognized to many because the voice behind the hit Hassle within the Morning, and with songwriting credit for Caribbean heavyweights like Jamaica’s Konshens and Christopher Martin, and Trinidad’s Nadia Batson, V’ghn has turn into one of many area’s most dynamic abilities.
He now holds the title of Grenada’s first appointed Caribbean ambassador to the World Mental Property Group (WIPO), a job that shows his rising affect past the stage.
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This Spicemas season, nonetheless, the younger artist is making noise for an additional cause. With a string of recent singles and the anticipation constructing for his upcoming EP Level of View, set for launch on August 29, V’ghn is exhibiting the world simply how versatile a Grenadian artist will be.
At the moment within the coronary heart of Spicemas 2025, V’ghn has been dropping tracks that seize each the spirit of the season and his cross-cultural vary. Jab Choices is a pulsing tribute to Grenada’s iconic Jab Jab custom, whereas Women Simply Wanna Have Enjoyable that includes Trinidadian hitmaker Travis World blends infectious soca power with clean crossover enchantment. Then there’s A Record, a UK-Caribbean link-up with British star Not3s, that effortlessly merges island rhythms with London cool.
These songs are only a style of what’s approaching Level of View, a nine-track undertaking divided into three acts: My Story, The Grenadian Dangerous Boy, and Jab Choices. Every part reveals a special layer of V’ghn, ranging from introspective storytelling to culture-driven anthems.
“This EP is basically about shifting the narrative,” V’ghn says. “I’ve all the time felt like an outsider: misunderstood, criticised, underestimated. By all of that although, I stored believing in myself and my imaginative and prescient. Level of View is me telling my story in my very own means, exhibiting people who there’s all the time multiple aspect. It’s uncooked, it’s layered, and it’s 100% me.”
The EP comes on the heels of a busy pageant season, with performances lined up throughout the Caribbean, US, Canada, and the UK. Stops embrace Toronto Jerk Competition, Spicemas Carnival in Grenada, Raleigh Carnival in North Carolina, and Notting Hill Carnival in London.
For V’ghn, the collaborations on the EP are private. His observe with Not3s was born from a dialog with producer Jaime, who recommended bringing the UK artist on board. “I’ve all the time listened to Not3s,” V’ghn explains. “He’s one of many first UK artists I ever listened to. When Jaime mentioned his title, I mentioned, ‘That’s my artist.’ We despatched him the observe, and he beloved it.”
The Travis World link-up was even less complicated. “We’re in related circles,” V’ghn says. “It’s straightforward, simply hyperlink up and make music.”
When requested how he’d describe Level of View to somebody who’s by no means heard it, V’ghn gives a poetic reply: “Have a look from the place I’m standing to grasp the place I’m.”
As each an artist and a cultural ambassador, he’s proving that the island’s voices will be as versatile, revolutionary, and globally resonant as any within the Caribbean. With Level of View, due out simply because the power of Spicemas spills into the remainder of the carnival calendar, V’ghn is ensuring the world is listening.
