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Harry J Live Couch Series Returns for Season 6 with Grammy-Nominated Jesse Royal and the Next Wave of Reggae’s Global Voices
CHRIS MALACHI
Kingston, Jamaica – One of Jamaica’s most respected live-performance platforms, the Harry J Live Couch Series, returns for Season 6 from January 25 to April 5, 2026, reaffirming its role as a cultural archive and incubator for the island’s evolving sound. Filmed inside the iconic Harry J Recording Studio, the series continues its mission of capturing reggae and Jamaican music in its most intimate, unfiltered form.
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The season opens with two-time Grammy-nominated artiste Jesse Royal, whose acclaimed album No Place Like Home secured a second Grammy nomination in November 2025 for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026) in the Best Reggae Album category. His appearance anchors a carefully curated line-up that reflects both legacy and progression, featuring rising reggae voice Chris Malachai, the genre-fluid Irish artist Maverick Sabre, powerhouse female vocal newcomers Janeel and Janae, and conscious lyricist Irie Souljah.
JESSE ROYAL
Created and produced by Tara Johnson, the Harry J Live Couch Series has become synonymous with authenticity; placing emphasis on creative space, energy, and environment as essential elements of musical expression. “Season 6 is about holding space for artists to perform honestly,” said Johnson. “When that energy is captured, it travels beyond the studio, beyond borders, connecting Jamaica, the diaspora, and global audiences. That is the essence of reggae’s longevity. That is why I created this platform; they help preserve culture while supporting the next generation.”
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Reflecting on his second Grammy nomination; Jesse Royal shared: “I’m feeling blessed and deeply grateful. A lot of these songs came together in living rooms and spaces like this (referring to the Harry J Studio). I wasn’t only recording lyrics; I was capturing energy. To see that energy resonate with people and be acknowledged by the Grammys is truly humbling.”
JANEEL MILLS
In alignment with Reggae Month, Season 6 extends beyond performance into cultural impact. New “Couch Moments” short-form clips will spotlight never-before-seen segments from the sessions. In addition, plans are in place to collaborate with a High School in Western Jamaica to support its music programme through the provision of additional equipment for their Music Room after damages resulting from the passing of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. This initiative underscores the series’ role in doing its part in nurturing Jamaica’s future musicians.As reggae continues to evolve on the global stage, Season 6 of the Harry J Live Couch Series stands as both a celebration and a statement honouring Jamaica’s musical legacy while championing the voices shaping its future. Episodes will be released bi-weekly on the Harry J Studio YouTube channel, supported by curated teasers and behind-the-scenes content across social media platfoms. These offer audiences worldwide a front-row seat to reggae in its most authentic form.
IRIE SOULJAH