Ventrice Morgan, more popularly known as Queen Ifrica, today celebrates her 47th year of life. The reggae artiste has, throughout the years, released a myriad of conscious tunes, focusing on social issues and injustice.

As we celebrate the life of Tony Rebel’s spouse, let us take a look at eight of her tracks that deserve a spot on your playlist.

8. Welcome to Montego Bay

Released in 2009, Welcome to Montego Bay is a track in which Queen Ifrica calls out the Government of Jamaica.

Hailing from the St James capital, the singer details a myriad the problems evident in Montego Bay and subsequently makes recommendations.

7. Far Away

One of her softer songs, Far Away is a romantic tune in which Ifrica fantasises about telling her crush that she wants to take him ‘far away’.

Released on 2009’s Montego Bay, she goes on to reveal more of her desires, adding that her friends think she is out of her mind for not confessing her feelings.

6. Times Like These

Drawing from the words of Jamaica’s first national hero, Marcus Garvey, Ifrica sings of how sorrowful the times are.

Singing of the crime, violence and injustice, she notes that it is in these times that the heroes of Jamaica are needed. Throughout the track she makes reference to Marcus Garvey and Sam Sharpe. The artiste also highlights well recognised individuals in Jamaica who have passed, including Bob Marley and Miss Lou.

5. Keep It To Yourself

Track nine on Montego Bay, Queen Ifrica laments with the youths of the island. She questions whether it’s possible for ill-willed people to keep their unhelpful traits to themselves, rather than add to what she views as the country’s demise.

4. Lioness is on The Rise

Lioness On The Rise was released as the fourth track from her 2009 Montego Bay album. Produced by Penthouse Productions, Ifrica declares her strength, saying in the face of any adversity, she is able conquer it.

Comparing herself to a lioness, the typical symbol of female power, she tells those counting on her that they should never doubt her abilities.

3. No Bwoy

Another one of her popular and conversation-starter songs, No Bwoy – like another track we are about to talk about, Daddy – is one where Ifrica assumes the role of a child, declaring that no male is able to make a fool of her.

Making direct reference to sexual intercourse, Ifrica, possibly in an attempt to encourage other girls to focus on school and think in an identical way, says:

No bwoy caan drive mi round no corner
Fi go show mi no iguana
So low mi mek mi grow
A dat you fi know
No bwoy caan drive mi round no corner
Fi go show mi no banana
A dat you need fi know

She goes on to chastise male artistes, claiming all their songs consists of explicit exploits with girls.

2. Below The Waist

The 21st track on 2006’s Fyah Muma album, Below The Waist tells the story of the typical problems faced in relationships.

On the track, Ifrica notes how often she had her partner fight and admits to his infidelity, but, despite whatever he may do, he is able to appease her with sexual acts.

1. Daddy

One of the artiste’s most successful songs, Daddy tells the story of sexual abuse/incest between a father and his daughter.

The 10th track on her Montego Bay album, Queen Ifrica, singing as the voice of the abused, repeatedly tells the father not to inappropriately touch her, threatening to one day tell about his wrongdoings.