Ventrice Morgan, known as Queen Ifrica, is a renowned Jamaican singer and toaster, celebrated for her dancehall-influenced style. Her music is deeply influenced by the classic reggae era of the ’60s and ’70s, yet she appreciates and incorporates elements from the dancehall recordings of the ’90s and 2000s. Ifrica’s lyrics, reflecting her Rastafarian beliefs, often focus on sociopolitical themes, avoiding the hedonism and violence typical in some dancehall music, though she also explores lovers rock.
Born on March 25, 1975, in Montego Bay, she is the daughter of Derrick Morgan, a major figure in ska, rocksteady, and early reggae. She began her serious pursuit of a reggae career in the mid-1990s, debuting with the single “Royal Love” on the Flames label in 1999. Queen Ifrica gained significant recognition in the 2000s, with hits like “Just My Bredrin,” “Randy,” and “Below the Waist” in Jamaica.
Her album Montego Bay featuring songs like “Daddy” and “Streets Are Bloody,” was released in 2009 by VP Records. Since then, Ifrica has maintained an active career, touring extensively and releasing her second album, Climb in 2017.