Meshell Ndegeocello, Cat Power Give Human League’s ‘Don’t You Want Me’ a Reggae Rework – Rolling Stone

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power Flip Human League Classic Into Reggae Anthem

Two powerhouse artists just served up a riddim reimagining of ’80s synth-pop gold. Meshell Ndegeocello and Cat Power have transformed Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” into a reggae-infused meditation, stripping back the cold electronic production for warm, organic instrumentation that bleeds soul. The rework trades synthesizers for strings and roots sensibility, proving once again that reggae’s spiritual depth can resurrect any song—even one born in the synthesizer age.

The collaboration sits at that intersection where reggae’s healing power meets artistic reinvention. Rather than a gimmick, this version respects the emotional core of the original while anchoring it in Caribbean musical DNA. It’s the kind of cross-genre work that reminds us reggae isn’t just a genre—it’s a sonic philosophy that elevates everything it touches.