Reggae artiste Jah Fabio is dead. Just days ahead of the Reggae Sumfest launch this week, the reggae singer from Mexico passed away over the weekend.

Reports are that the native of Guadalajara, Jalisco , passed away after battling health problems related to his kidneys, leaving a legacy that transcends borders and generations, the singer himself had

Jah Fabio began his career in 2005 and quickly established himself as a key figure in the roots reggae and dancehall genres . His music, laden with messages of social awareness and faith, took him to stages in Mexico , Europe , and Latin America, where he collaborated with artists from countries such as Italy , Spain , Germany , France , and Argentina . In addition to performing, he also worked as a music producer and founded his own independent label, which allowed him to maintain creative control over his work and spread the positive message of reggae.