Alkaline

Earlan Bartley, known professionally as Alkaline, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica. He began recording and building momentum in the early 2010s, first emerging in 2011 and gaining wider attention through a distinctive singjay style, stark visual branding, and provocative songwriting. Alkaline became closely associated with the Vendetta movement and developed a strong following across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. His music blends traditional dancehall energy with a polished, contemporary sound, helping him stand out among his peers. He rose to international prominence with releases such as his debut album New Level Unlocked, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Over time, he has become one of the most discussed and influential figures in modern dancehall, known for chart success, a curated public image, and a catalog that helped shape the genre’s contemporary era.