# Roots Girl — Jah'Mila

- **Artist:** [Jah'Mila](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2022-11-04
- **Record Label:** Leaf Music
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/roots-girl
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/15cMprWG7N5xzZEFgPKbSa

## The Story of the Release

Roots Girl is the 2022 Juno-nominated debut full-length album by Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Jah'Mila (Jhamiela Smith Dunn), released on Halifax's Leaf Music. Recorded live-from-the-floor to preserve organic roots-reggae authenticity, the album features contributions from her father, legendary guitarist Earl 'Chinna' Smith, and Halifax rapper Tachichi.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Jah'Mila delivers a triumphant roots reggae masterwork radiating message, groove, and Jamaican heritage on Roots Girl."
> — **The Coast** (2022-12-15) [Read Article](https://www.thecoast.ca/arts-music/the-best-albums-of-2022-jahmilas-roots-girl-29954479/)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Nyabinghi Groundings (3:18)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer, Guitars [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Earl "Chinna" Smith**: Lead Guitar [SOURCED]

### 02. Roots Girl (3:46)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer, Guitars [SOURCED]

### 03. Chant Their Names (4:02)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 04. Reggae Soul (3:35)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 05. Sugar and Spice (3:28)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 06. Irie Meditation (3:51)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Tachichi**: Featured Vocals, Lyrics [SOURCED]

### 07. Free (3:39)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 08. Sweet Symphony (3:54)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 09. Rise (3:45)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 10. Love in Abundance (4:08)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Jah'Mila**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/jah-mila)
- **Production:**
  - **Charlie Benoit**: Producer [SOURCED]

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