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Zagga, Tarrus Riley’s I’m Alright video extends Piece of Paradise buzz

Zagga’s “I’m Alright” video gave Piece of Paradise a fresh visual push as Tarrus Riley sent attention back to the album.

Nina Kowalski··2 min read
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Zagga, Tarrus Riley’s I’m Alright video extends Piece of Paradise buzz
Source: reggaeville.com

Zagga’s “I’m Alright” video did more than give a roots-leaning favorite a new look. It turned a track already embedded in Piece of Paradise into a fresh promotional peg, with Tarrus Riley’s feature pulling attention back toward an album that was already building outside Jamaica.

Piece of Paradise arrived on February 20, 2026 through Amini Music with 13 songs and a 33-minute runtime. “I’m Alright” sits at track 4 and runs 2:43, tucked into a sequence that moves from “Smile Today” and “Beautiful Day (Hey)” through “War & Love,” “Wifey,” “Mama Say,” “Right Man,” “Lead the Way,” “All My Blessings,” “All My Life,” “Would U,” “Xi,” and “Peace of Mind.” The set also brings in Alaine, Chi Ching Ching, and Jahmiel, giving the project a guest list that widens its reach without breaking its core identity.

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That matters because “I’m Alright” lands as a strategic album-extension move, not a one-off duet. The song’s message centers on gratitude, resilience, and staying afloat, and Tarrus Riley’s smooth, seasoned tone gives it the kind of balance that has long made him a dependable fit for uplifting reggae collaborations. His presence also reinforces the album’s roots-leaning center, where Zagga’s voice and the production language sit comfortably inside modern reggae without losing warmth.

The timing sharpened the effect. The official video for “I’m Alright” arrived on May 17, 2026, and it renewed focus on a record that had already started moving fast. Within 48 hours of release, Piece of Paradise hit No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Album chart, peaked at No. 64 on the U.S. iTunes Top 200 all-genre chart, and reportedly charted in more than 30 countries. Billboard also folded Zagga into its March 2026 Caribbean Fresh Picks roundup, underscoring the international traction around the 13-track set and its standout cut, “Right Man.”

The collaboration also fits a real working history. Zagga, born Austill Henry, is from Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, while Tarrus Riley, born Omar Riley in the Bronx and raised in Jamaica, has built a career on roots-reggae credibility since his teens. The two had already linked on “Free Up” in 2014 and “Secure” in 2023, so “I’m Alright” reads less like a surprise pairing than a continuation of a lane they already know how to navigate. With the video now in rotation, Piece of Paradise has another reason to keep circulating well beyond its release week.

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