Empress Naphtali

Tracey-Leigh Ramplin née Kilowan is a Singer, Songwriter, poet and Recording artist known as Empress Naphtali. She sings conscious Roots Reggae music for those who seek healing and inspiration. She hails from the picturesque town of Wellington, 45-minutes drive from Cape Town in South Africa. It is here that she cultivates and composes melodies and lyrics that she conveys through the universal language of Reggae. Empress Naphtali uses the power of Reggae music to uplift others and help them heal while at the same time glorifying the Most High. Her music speaks to the heart and resonates through time; it is the powerful yet gentle cry for love, unity and peace.

Her first single "Trying Times" was released in 2012. Three years later she released her Debut EP Album "From The Heart", produced by Zimbabwean producer Bevern "SP" Craine. The bonus track "Righteousness" was produced by the late Cape Town producer, Skeleton Da Scientist. The album as the title suggest is most definitely from the heart. All the songs written are songs that uplift and spread the message of love. The EP resonated well within the Rastafari community both at home and abroad. In 2019 she followed with her debut full album: Evergreen produced by Dylan McKeith which has deep roots in the dub style of Reggae. In 2020 she released two singles Peacekeeper's Path and Rise Up, a spoken word poetry piece with a powerful chorus about empowering women who experience the onslaught of Gender Based Violence. In the beginning of 2021 she released the single "Trust In Jah" produced by Willy Wheelz which has been gaining a lot international and local attention.

She has performed at the Legendary Monwabisi Reggae Sunsplash and she was the opening act at the Sunny Ocean Festival in 2015. In 2019 she was performing amongst the Queens of Reggae at Jahmena Night. Her ascent as one of the strong female voices within Reggae is growing gradually as she seeks to serve the Most High and all those that resonate with the music.