Kelissa Uncovers ‘The Good Side of Things’ on First Studio Album in Almost a Decade: ‘I Created the Music I Wanted and Needed’

According to Billboard Reggae, Nine years after her majestic Spellbound debut album, reggae luminary Kelissa has finally returned with a new soulful, grounded collection of tunes that champion The Good Side of Things . The sister of Grammy winner Keznamdi and partner of Grammy-nominated reggae superstar Chronixx, Kelissa crafted her new record from years of major life changes and music industry evolutions. Related The 10 Best Caribbean Albums of 2025 (Critic’s Picks) Keznamdi Unveils U.S. Dates for Blxxd & Fyah Tour; Teases New Album: ‘We’re Going to Raise the Bar’ Caribbean Up-And-Comer of the Month: Lady Lava Chose Her Career Over Being a Housewife — And Inspired Women Across the Diaspora in the Process “I’ve been working!” she tells Billboard with a laugh. “This process took years. We made a lot more music across different genres, but this combination of songs was wh