Naya Rockers to Release New Benefit Album “Higher Education” on Sept. 12th, 2025 | LISTEN!
NAYA ROCKERS ANNOUNCE BENEFIT ALBUM
“HIGHER EDUCATION” FEATURING STEPHEN
MARLEY, SISTER NANCY, MAD PROFESSOR
AND MORE
Naya Rockers, in association with Floki Studios (Iceland), proudly present Higher Education, an 11-track benefit LP uniting some of the most respected names in reggae, ska, dub, and New Orleans R&B. Recorded across 15 studios in five countries and featuring Grammy-winning artists, engineers, and musicians, the album was created to support youth music education at Kingston, Jamaica’s historic Alpha School of Music. Backed by the powerhouse 10-piece Naya Rockers band featuring reggae legends like Earl “Chinna” Smith, members of The Skatalites, John Brown’s Body, and Slightly Stoopid, Higher Education is as much a cultural statement as it is a musical milestone.
From the opening track “Come With Us” by Clinton Fearon to the reflective closer “Thanks Dub” from Mad Professor, Higher Education is a journey through roots, rhythm, and global collaboration. Side A boasts Ivan Neville’s (Aaron Neville’s son) title track “Higher Education,” Sister Nancy’s powerful “Teach The Youths,” the soulful gratitude of Hector “Roots” Lewis’ “Thanks,” the legend Stephen Marley’s uplifting “The Right Path,” and Mad Professor’s bass heavy “Dub With Us.” Side B delivers Mike Love’s “Long Way Down,” Angelo Moore & The Tamlins’ unifying “The Brotherhood,” Queen Omega’s empowering “Words of Wisdom,” Micah Shemaiah’s roots meditation “Same Lessons to Learn,” and a final dub excursion from Mad Professor.
Hector “Roots” Lewis – part of Jamaica’s next generation of reggae torchbearers – brings unique depth to “Thanks.” Born into music as the son of singer Barbara Jones, Hector is a Grammy nominated musician, educator, and actor, portraying Carlton Barrett in the 2024 Bob Marley: One Love film. His contribution embodies the bridge between reggae’s foundation and its vibrant future
The album was mixed by Stephen Stewart (Bob Marley, Third World, Steel Pulse) and Naya Rockers founder Nathan Sabanayagam at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio and Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica. Its creation was a truly international effort: 15 studios, 15 engineers, 10 featured artists, and a global network of musicians came together to make a record the old fashioned way – with soul, precision, and purpose.
Higher Education will be released worldwide on streaming platforms and in the form of exclusive vinyl on September 12th 2025. Vinyl pre-orders are now available at shop.flokistudios.com, and fans can pre-save the digital album here: orcd.co/higher-education.
Source: Naya Rockers