Kerida Shushana Johnson

About

Contemporary reggae singer-songwriter who has used stage names including Hempress Sativa, Queen Cannabis and The Lyrical Machine. Her discography includes studio albums like "Unconquerebel" and "Charka."

Before fame

She was introduced to music at a very young age. Her father often recorded her and her siblings when they were young. She performed live for the first time when she was 13 in a Twelve Tribes of Israel showcase at King Bebo Lawn.

Trivia

She wrote the 2013 single "Ooh LaLaLa (The Weed Thing)" to pay homage to marijuana as well as its palliative qualities. The song is also a tribute to the song "Fu-Gee-La" by Lauryn Hill and Fugees. She has also released notable singles including "Top Rank Queens" and "Still Surviving."

Family life

She was born to Rastafarian parents Doris-Ray Johnson and Albert "Ilawa Malawi" Johnson.

Associated with

She has collaborated with performers such as protoje and Junior Murvin.