Gassie Dread and Empress Maria Champion Youth Empowerment Through Music

Gassie Dread, alongside Empress Maria, uses the power of music to inspire the youth of Antigua to rise up, emphasizing the importance of unity, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Music often transcends boundaries, and Gassie Dread is leveraging its profound influence for a noble cause. In collaboration with Empress Maria, he has issued a powerful message to the youth of Antigua, urging them to "Put it down" in a compelling call to action.

Dread recognizes that while music can be a weapon, his choice is distinctly aimed at fostering peace, unity, and community empowerment. As the Prime Minister of Antigua, Gaston Browne, elucidates, the true adversaries lie not among ourselves but in pressing global issues such as climate change, poverty, and imbalanced economic systems that disproportionately burden small island nations.

Thus, in tandem with Empress Maria, Dread is rallying the youth to rise up to the challenge. His mantra encourages them to advocate for the environment and one another while striving towards a future where Antigua can serve as a beacon of hope and exemplary leadership.

Through rhythm and lyrics, the duo pleads for a departure from violence, hatred, and division, urging the younger generation to "put down" what tears communities apart. Their message is clear: it is time to embrace harmony and build a brighter tomorrow.