SUN IS SHINING

Jamaican reggae singer Lila Iké shares a musical itinerary through Kingston

- LALE ARIKOGLU

SATURDAYS ARE BEST spent at Bob Marley Beach, Lila Iké says. "It's an escape from the hustle and bustle of Kingston, but at the same time, everyone hangs out there," she says. "There's a Rastafarian family who's always making food, and they have this major sound system playing music." Raised in a rural Jamaican town, Iké has since made the capital her home, performing across its storied music venues and laying down tracks in studio spaces like Camp Habitat in the Blue Mountains; her debut album will feature collaborations with H.E.R. as well as established Jamaican reggae artists. Below, her tips for Kingston: where to snag records, grab lunch, and catch the city's best-emerging acts.