Roe Summerz’s second EP, She Loves Me, I Think, released via Donsome Records and co-produced by Summerz alongside Adrian “Donsome” Hanson, marks a notable evolution from his 2019 debut, Far From Kingston. Across six tracks, Roe Summerz expands his roots-reggae foundation with modern, versatile influences, delivering a harmonious, thoughtful, and melancholic project that remains accessible well beyond reggae purists.

The production carries a consistent warmth—clear basslines, clean drum mixes, and subtle guitar and keyboard textures that never drift into overproduction. Lyrically, Roe explores the complexities of modern relationships, particularly the doubt, insecurity, and miscommunication amplified by the social media age. Stylistically, the EP moves fluidly from acoustic-led introspection to funk-inspired grooves, drawing influence from legends like Alton Ellis, Bill Withers, and Anita Baker.

The project opens with “A Part of Mine,” a slow-burn lovers rock groove that balances traditional Jamaican rhythms with contemporary R&B sensibilities. Anchored by a haunting one-drop pattern, Roe glides effortlessly through the track, setting a reflective and emotionally vulnerable tone.

Momentum builds with “Easy Come Easy Goes,” which blends soulful reggae with modern polish. Roe delivers refined melodies and lyrical clarity, exploring the fragile nature of unstable love and landing on the sobering realization that nothing lasts when love lacks a solid foundation.

“One Day” showcases Roe’s growth as a songwriter, even as he steps outside personal experience. Addressing the social climate rather than autobiography, the track reflects how social media creates endless options that intimate doubt and instability into relationships. The acoustic guitar and driving beat complement each other perfectly, reinforcing the song’s message without overwhelming it.

“Don’t Want Me” slows things down again with an atmospheric, soul-soaked riddim. Roe’s delivery is gentle and vulnerable, floating over soft synths and understated percussion. There’s an intentional sense of emotional absence here—the feeling of giving more than you’re receiving—which makes the track quietly affecting.

“Healing” turns inward, focusing on personal growth, the end of toxic relationships, and relearning how to love properly. The production remains intimate and restrained, allowing vulnerability and storytelling to sit front and center. Warm basslines and clean drums support the emotional weight without distraction.

Closing track “Someone Now” shifts the mood entirely. A funk-inspired jam with a harder, groove-oriented beat, it offers a more hopeful and energized perspective. While “One Day” confronts modern relationship doubt, “Someone Now” provides release—ending the EP on movement, optimism, and forward momentum.

As Roe Summerz told The Jamaica Observer, “I’ve grown, indeed—my writing and production has improved 100 per cent. Roe Summerz the artiste is not different; it’s tied together… one movement, reaction fueled by feelings and inspiration.” That growth is evident throughout She Loves Me, I Think. The EP paints a thoughtful, melancholic, yet quietly hopeful picture of love in a modern world—documenting the transition from proving love without reciprocity to finding the stability required to love correctly.

It’s a real, raw narrative delivered with authentic Jamaican groove and emotional honesty, solidifying Roe Summerz as an artist maturing with intention and clarity.

One Love – Todd M. Judd