About Me
Twenty-four year old Spla-I-Jah was born onthe beautifull island of Tortola, BVI on August 25,1982. At age 5, he moved to St. Thomas,U.S. Virgin Islands with his family.It was in the third grade whileplaying the clarinet in the Lockhart Elementary School Band, which cultivated hisinterest in music. Artists in his father's roots reggae collection, whichincluded the late greats' Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Culture, Peter Tosh andinspirations from fellow Virgin Islanders aided him in developing a style of hisown. By age 15, after being a part of the Adelita Cancryn Junior HighSchool choir class, Spla-I-Jah began chanting about his life experiences in schools andin the ghettos. As the struggle persists, Spla-I-Jah observed carefully, with apositive mission in mind. At age 17, Spla-I-Jah determined to pursue a career in reggae music. "Reggae tome is like food to the brain, just like we need food to survive in this physicalrealm, the brain needs music to relax the body from its daily work." "It's nowtime for de upcoming youths to stay focus and help burn this spiritual fireagainst mystery Babylon. Let's build to go to Africa. Spla-I-Jah's songs probe into a wide range of issues including: culturalliving, love for nature and black women, strengthening of all people, theRastafarian faith, with its advocacy of repatriation, love and creating a unitedfront. After opening a show for Volcano, his musical career then took the turn itneeded to succeed. Ever since, Spla-I-Jah has been in shows with Pressure, Rootsa Fire band, etc. In addition, he has been on various collaborations withBrimstone Productions and Lion Tribe Family. He is also working on hisfirst solo album with Kingz Bread Productions. Expect more from the young warriorSpla-I-Jah in the near future.
