Jamaican gospel artist transforms personal pain into public praise in her powerful debut album.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a time when silence often feels safer than honesty, Roxanne Robinson has chosen a different path — one paved with raw truth, relentless faith, and unshakable conviction.
Her debut album, Still Standing, didn’t just mark her arrival as a gospel artist — it marked her refusal to be defined by the battles she’s survived.
Recorded under her own label and released quietly in October 2024, Still Standing is anything but subtle. It’s thunderous in its emotional range, unapologetic in its worship, and deeply rooted in Robinson’s real-life struggles. The result is an album that doesn’t ask for attention — it commands it.
“I didn’t set out to impress the industry,” Robinson says. “I set out to be real. If that makes someone feel seen, heard, or lifted — then I’ve done what I came to do.”
From the jubilant energy of Caribbean Medley to the solemn introspection of Release, the 11-track project was crafted over two years but built on a lifetime of experience. The lyrics read like confessions. The melodies feel like open wounds healed by grace.
What separates Robinson isn’t just the voice — it’s the authority behind it. Every note carries the weight of someone who’s been at rock bottom and chose to rise. Not through industry backing or public validation, but through sheer persistence and a deep conviction that her story matters.
Her journey began in the church, as many do — singing in youth choirs, sharing harmonies with her sister. But this album isn’t a nostalgia project. It’s a statement. A declaration that gospel music doesn’t need permission to evolve, and women of faith don’t need approval to lead.
Now, with her music gaining traction and her message resonating with listeners across all walks of life, Robinson isn’t slowing down. “The album was step one. Now I’m focused on building platforms — in music, in ministry, and in business — that speak to wholeness.”
Still Standing is not simply an album. It’s evidence. Of survival. Of purpose. Of power reclaimed.
And for those listening closely — it’s only the beginning.
