Three decades into his iconic career shaping the global reggae-dancehall landscape, legendary artist Capleton is drawing overwhelming affection and attention from fans across the world, as excitement grows around his latest collaborative single “Prayers Up” featuring producer Derrick Sound.
Crafted as a spiritually charged anthem by production label Evidence Music, the track is currently available for streaming on every major digital music platform. It marks the second advance single from Capleton’s hotly anticipated forthcoming full-length studio album, *Heights Of Fire*, slated for official release on June 26, 2026.
A pioneer long celebrated for his searing, conscious lyrical style and unwavering commitment to sharing Rastafarian values, Capleton shared that “Prayers Up” embodies the deep spiritual foundation of Jamaican culture and advances his long-standing mission to speak out against systemic inequality and injustice. “Jamaica is a spiritual nation so we just continue to burn the fire,” the artist explained. “We will always defend equal rights and justice, and wherever there is corruption, we are going to stamp it out.”
The new single has already built significant international momentum, earning placement on a number of high-profile curated playlists across leading streaming services. These include YouTube Music’s official reggae collections and multiple Apple Music lineups: Crucial Roots, WorldWide Riddim, and NMD.
The upcoming *Heights Of Fire* album features a star-studded roster of collaborators, bringing together some of the biggest names in modern reggae and global creative partners. Featured artists include Damian Marley, Stephen Marley and Eesah, while production credits go to industry heavyweights Derrick Sound, Little Lion Sound, Mista Savona, Mixing Finga and L’Entourloop.
Derrick Maître, CEO of Evidence Music and producer on the project, noted that early audience and industry response to the album rollout has been overwhelmingly positive. “The momentum is clearly building and the response from audiences has been extremely encouraging,” Maître said.
A full slate of additional advance singles will roll out in the lead-up to the album’s launch, with a clear release schedule mapped out: *Jah Shine His Light* will drop on May 22, *Behave Yourself* on June 5, *Highway Robbers* on June 19, and *Babylon So Evil* — a high-profile collaboration with Damian and Stephen Marley — scheduled to launch alongside the full album on June 26.
Since breaking into the music scene in the late 1980s, Capleton has built an unparalleled legacy as one of reggae’s most consistent and influential voices. Across more than 30 years in the industry, he has released over 15 full-length studio albums, including beloved fan favorites *Prophecy* and *More Fire*, which spawned enduring reggae classics like *Jah Jah City* and *Who Dem?*. The artist earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Reggae Album in 2002 for his project *Still Blazin*.
With *Heights Of Fire*, Capleton is positioned to reconnect and reignite passion among his global fanbase once again. The album stays true to the artist’s core themes of spirituality, resistance against injustice, and moral righteousness, blending classic roots reggae foundations with modern production techniques and subtle hip-hop influences to push his signature sound into a new era.