Daily Reggae caught up with Irie Souljah to learn about the artist’s heartfelt new album, “World Citizen”, diving into the LP’s inspiration, creative process, and production.

The band’s sophomore album, “Are You Smiling Yet?” blends reggae, rock and pop in a refreshing sound that punches with attitude yet calms you down. We are massive fans of Artikal and watching their evolution on stage and in the studio has been inspiring.

The reggae rockers have taken 2025 by storm, kicking the year off by dropping their sophomore album, Are You Smiling Yet?, and going out on a headlining tour. Artikal has been one of the hardest working and most consistent bands of the last few years, and they are using their momentum to take them to the next level.