The Sound System Initiative

Jamaica's music industry has global cultural influence, yet national underinvestment has left the sector without the infrastructure needed to retain and grow its economic value.

Offshore domination of royalties, publishing and master rights means most of the value created by Jamaican music is captured outside Jamaica.

There is no national financing instrument for artists and music MSMEs, and inadequate digital and technical infrastructure across recording, distribution and rights management.

An education deficit across IP protection, commercialization and royalty management leaves the next generation unable to monetize their own catalogue.