LUPA

New York native LUPA, of Italian heritage, has a dee-jaying style that is rough and roaring and can hold his own among the best in the world of reggae heavyweights. LUPA started writing reggae music at age 16, realizing a passion for the diversity and strength of reggae music.He started recording in 1992. “ From the first time I heard this music, I knew it was real. Because of personal experiences in life, I could relate to the message of overcoming hardship”.Artist like Shabba Ranks, General Trees, Chaka Demus and Muziah fka Phillip Famous were early influences. He started out just singing along with his collection of records and tapes, and a natural progression of his voice followed. “Within a year I had mastered patois, and the first time a Jamaican producer heard me he could not believe his ears”. This is no “Ja-fakin’ bandwagoist”. LUPA will not converse with you in patois. Yet, in the studio and on the stage, you close your eyes and you’d never guess he’s not Jamaican. “Reggae don’t sound right any other way. I’m not forcing the patois, it’s a force within me”.On this first trip to Jamaica he was invited into the studios of legendary producers Bobby Digital, Danny Brownie, and Philip “Fattis” Burrell to record some songs. He’s also worked with Red Rose, Bulby, and Sylton Gordon, among others. Urban music producers in the US have also taken an interest in LUPA, namely the Beatnuts, Chubb Rock, Just Ice, and others. On Correct Records in 1996 LUPA teamed up with George Nooks to sing "REAL MAN". The song "Real Man" also won LUPA a Tamika Award. “I’ve realized that I can Give the world some things that reggae’s given to me. Inspiration. Knowledge. Living life. My own words can reflect my experience and impact on someone else”. It’s time now to release the lion…
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