Etana reaches lucky number 7

Reggae songstress Etana has released her seventh studio album, called Gemini, the zodiac sign under which she rules.

"It is said that Geminis can get along with all signs of the zodiac and that they adjust and adapt easily. I think those are some important traits to have in this time," Etana said.

With songs rooted in reggae with hints of dancehall, hip hop, and blues, the soulful singer displays her artistry on the 20 enticing tracks. The music video for one of the songs, Bubble, was released on June 23.

"Love and happiness, spontaneity for the lovers and one or two strong messages that remind us as a people to focus on moving forward in a bigger, better, stronger, and more concise way," Etana said in describing the project.

Wasting no time after her last EP Dimensions, which was released in November 2019, the singer started the process for this album in the same month, and it was completed by March 2020.

Gemini follows Reggae Forever, which earned Etana a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2019. She became the first female in 21 years to be nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category.

"The songs come to me as you hear them now. I hear them the same way in my head first before I write it on paper. First come the lyrics and the melody all at once as if it's being sung to me, and then I find the right people to make the music. If the music comes first, it's the same. Somehow I hear the lyrics and melody and I just sing," the singer said.

New focus

With the global pandemic causing major setbacks, including the cancellation of tour dates in the United States, Europe, Africa, and other places, Etana is using the time to focus on bringing forth the best version of herself.

"At this time, I'm just working on the inner me, doing all I love, and I look forward to touring again once I am able to," she said, "I want to thank my whole team and those who are always with me from day one, making all my moves possible.

Even those who are not currently actively working, your efforts and acts of love and kindness are not forgotten. To all my fans, thank you for all your support and love. I wish you all strength, courage, and happiness at this time. Tune into the new music on any platform and turn up the volume. Prepare for lift-off. Be blessed."