Gassie Dread and Empress Maria Unite for a Youthful Revolution**

Musician Gassie Dread, alongside Empress Maria, urges young Antiguans to shift from violence and division towards unity and environmental protection, emphasizing the need for a sustainable future in their community.**

 

With his resonant voice and powerful lyrics, Gassie Dread is leveraging the influence of music as a tool for positivity and change. In a recent collaboration with Empress Maria, he is reaching out to the youth of Antigua with a compelling message: “Put it down.”

As he addressed the pressing issues facing their island - climate change, poverty, and systemic inequities - Dread, who doubles as the Prime Minister, believes that the real battle lies not within communities but against the global challenges that disproportionately affect smaller nations like Antigua.

Together with Empress Maria, Dread is encouraging young people to stand up against the societal ills that lead to violence and division. Their collective message advocates for the youth to rise up, protect their environment, and support one another in fostering a future where Antigua serves as a beacon of hope and leadership.

“Put it down. Pick up the future,” they chant, inviting the youth to set aside weapons and negativity, and instead embrace a mission for collective healing and unity. With music as their foundation, they aim to inspire a generation to lead by example and achieve a harmonious community.