THE WEEKLY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | NEWS 10 SOUTH FLORIDA, USA. Saturday, February 7, 2026 -- In observance of Reggae Month, the Gleaner/NA is pleased to share a conversation with rising star Migel ‘LEXIKHAN’ Henry and Andrea ‘Reecy D’ Darlington, head of Good Vybz Entertainment, his new management company based in South Florida, USA. Lexikhan is currently signed to the UK-based Ski-Topper Records. Q. Can you tell us about your early musical influences? A. My life was always surrounded by music, so I had no choice. I was influenced before I knew how to be influenced by music but I credit ‘Buju Banton’ and ‘Beenie Man’ as influencers. Q. What is your songwriting process like? Do you start with music, lyrics, or a specific concept? A. A song can start with a word or a sound for me, it all depends on the mood /moment a song comes in a dream /vision as long as the vessel is available. I hear a beat I write I see or hear or smell something it’s a song. Q. Have you worked with other artists? How do collaborations influence your music and creativity? A. Yes, I have worked with other creatives and love the idea because it’s a merger of sorts where creativity and gifts align...every true creative brings a different idea to the fore, which either serves to take you out of the comfort zone or take you to another level of comfort whilst bringing out a certain level of friendly competition. Q. Can you tell us about your latest album or single? What can fans expect from it? A. The album is not completed but almost there, “TRUST NOBODY” is the latest project /product out, distributed by DistroKid. A song relevant to the times we are currently in, that is stained with distrust and uncertainty as it relates to those we love and hold dear. Q. How has your music evolved over the years? Are there new directions you are exploring? A. New ideas come along everyday so one has to adopt. Topics, style of delivery, composition, types of beats do change from time to time, plus even the way people listen as well...new sounds and effects are introduced as well, so it’s all about adaptability. I’m exploring how to reach every single human on the planet through my music! 8. How does performing live differ from creating in the studio for you? What do you enjoy most about being on stage? A.In studio, it’s a time of solitude when one has to go deep to deliver, to create basically singing to yourself and the engineer, anything goes. On stage, it’s the time to test and prove what you created and show how much conviction is behind it, therefore how it’s delivered in that moment, in front of a live audience, can be a challenge or a triumph (one needs nerves of steel). On stage is basically creative interaction!! Q. Can you share a memorable live performance experience that stands out in your career? A. Performing at Sting, the big concert event, where my back up singer got nervous and started singing off key, plus he was singing another song! Q. How important is the connection with your audience during performances? What are some ways you engage with fans? A. The people are the reason one goes on stage, it’s the moment when bonds are formed or secured to strengthen the relationship, therefore having people taking part and enjoying the art form is paramount to one’s longevity. Q. What challenges have you faced as a reggae artiste in today’s music industry? Too many people who aren’t called to be musicians in music who corrupt the purity of music for a dollar or hype which leaves the music soulless and sometimes distasteful. Q. What has been your proudest moment as an artist so far? A. The moment I hear people singing or playing my songs. Q. What are your aspirations for the future? Do you have any specific projects or collaborations in mind? Let’s see what other gifts I have that I’m not aware of or where music will lead me…the sky is the limit...I await opportunities and the moment to seize today and tomorrow with the full knowledge that the possibilities are endless. MEET LEXIKHAN, Reggae Rising Star… Q. What advice would you give to young musicians looking to pursue a career in reggae music? A. Answer the call, and make your dreams come thru’. With a lot of hard work and self-determination, you can make it. Q. How do you see your role as a reggae artist in promoting social change? A. Apart from words, music is the most powerful tool in a man’s hands What we create influences directly or subliminally both the positive and the negative, one has to be aware of this. Q. How did you come up with your stage name? I found the word LEXICON looked up the meaning and saw that it embodies me. Lexicon is an encyclopedia, a dictionary, a teaching tool for those seeking after knowledge and understanding! Reggae recording artiste, singer/songwriter Migel ‘Lexikhan’ Henry - Contributed THE WEEKLY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 12 - MARCH 14, 2026 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | ADVERTISEMENT
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