When Mojo Morgan steps into the studio, the herb is already burning. Cannabis is no escape for him. It’s a compass, a way to cut through noise and land on something real. “Cannabis is a tool and a ritual for me,” he says. “It lets me tap deeper into emotions, melodies, and ideas. Whether I’m writing a lyric, vibing with a riddim, or cooking in the kitchen, herb slows the noise down and opens a creative lane. It’s part of my balance.”
That balance runs through Jamaica Love, his debut solo EP released August 29 on Heritage Grown Productions and Droptop Records. The collection feels like a circle: music, family, culture carried forward.
Carrying the Torch
Mojo is reggae royalty. A founding member of the Grammy-winning Morgan Heritage, son of the late Denroy Morgan, and brother of the late Peetah Morgan. He grew up inside the sound and the faith. Now, with Jamaica Love, he steps into his own space while holding the flame lit by those who came before.
“Herb has always been part of reggae’s truth-telling and consciousness,” he says. “Peter Tosh sang about legalization, and my father, Denroy Morgan, was a pioneer who never hid his faith or his lifestyle. For me, carrying that torch is natural. It’s about continuing the fight for normalization while also showing the world the plant’s spiritual and creative value.”
Jamaica, Brooklyn, and the Spirit of Ganja
Mojo was raised between Brooklyn and Jamaica. Both places shaped his view of the plant. “Cannabis is inseparable from Jamaican culture. Not only Rasta, but as a symbol of resilience and healing. Growing up in Brooklyn and then as a teen in Jamaica, ganja was always around as medicine, as sacrament, as part of the soil. When I make music …
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Author: Javier Hasse / High Times
