Kacy Rankine connects Caribbean diaspora through RoadBlock Radio

As Jamaica celebrates its Independence Day, Kacy ‘G City’ Rankine is bridging the gap between the island's culture and its diaspora. Through RoadBlock Radio, a Jamaican-owned broadcasting network, Rankine connects Caribbean audiences across the United States and worldwide.

The station, available in key US markets like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and South Florida via FM-HD radio, also boasts a significant digital presence. Its content spans reggae, dancehall, soca, Afrobeats, Caribbean news, and interviews, providing a platform for Caribbean businesses, entertainers, and organizations.

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I still remember hearing my song on the radio for the first time. My grandmother didn’t believe me when I told her I had a record coming out until she actually heard it playing.

Rankine's journey began long before RoadBlock Radio. Raised in Jamaica, he developed a strong work ethic and a passion for music, forming a group and recording songs in Kingston studios. After migrating to the U.S., he transitioned from entertainment promotion to founding RoadBlock Radio in 2001. What started as an internet station has evolved into a comprehensive multimedia platform.

Beyond entertainment, RoadBlock Radio actively supports initiatives in Jamaica. It played a role in the Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, which raised over $550,000 for hurricane recovery. Rankine's mission is to amplify Caribbean culture and foster connections between communities, artists, businesses, and listeners. More than twenty years later, his work continues to keep Jamaican music, stories, and culture accessible to audiences abroad, underscoring the diaspora's role in carrying forward the island's heritage.

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My mission has always been to give Caribbean culture a stronger voice while creating meaningful connections between communities, artists, businesses, and listeners.