BLULAJTA: She started writing songs at the age of 13; over the years, she has composed more than 1000 songs and recorded more than 20 albums. Considered the "mother of ...", ... was the first female ... star and her lyrics frequently address social issues like racism and sexism. Her influence over the ... music genre forced the renaming of the ... King competition to the ... Monarch instead. In addition to writing songs about social issues, ... is also an activist and was given the title of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for former child soldiers along with performing at numerous events for social change. She has received every award available to living artists in the Caribbean.