South Florida-based artist Jone Capone brings a fresh twist to her Caribbean influences with her new single, “Bad Chat,” released this September. Raised in Suriname, Capone is known for blending her Surinamese roots with a distinct Jamaican flavor, creating a track she describes as “playful and unapologetically bold.”
“Bad Chat” evolved from an earlier song Capone wrote a decade ago, initially called “Bang Bang.” In reimagining the track, she slowed down the tempo and added two new verses, transforming it into a vibrant anthem layered with attitude. “I wanted to bring a little more edge, a little more ‘badness,’ so I updated it with a whole new energy,” she said, reflecting her love for Jamaican music’s spirited, lively vibe.
Her passion for music traces back to her teenage years in Suriname, where she began writing songs influenced by reggae greats like Bob Marley and Sizzla, as well as bands like Earth, Wind and Fire. In Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo, reggae and dancehall have always thrived, with music blending elements of local Kaseko rhythms, Caribbean sounds, and global influences like hip hop.
“The music culture in Suriname is electric and filled with creativity,” says Capone. “Everyone’s adding their own twist, which makes it so exciting.”
