LIJ AMLAK is determined on carrying on the culture of reggae music and its legacy, in spreading the message of love, unity, and education, to the massive across the globe.With his unmistakable talent, zeal, and a high level of consciousness, the young Rastafarian, is already making his mark and his presence felt on the world stage.LIJ AMLAK was born PAUL CASANOVA on December 19, in the Hatfield District of Manchester, Jamaica. Being born in a talented, musical family, it was inevitable that he would follow his current path.While trekking with his older brother and idol, to the various entertainment spots across the island, the youngster developed an appreciation for music at the tender age of 8 years old. In addition, Paul would pay attention to his mother singing some beautiful melodies around the house. Eventually Paul became so infatuated with the entertainment world; he began to attend dances more than school. And with an obvious inherited talent from his mother, Etega Gray, and her strong influence in music- Paul soon realized his destiny.Under the stage name of Lij Amlak, he did his first recording in 1995 for Roof International, with a song titled ‘See the Troubleâ€. The single received moderate airplay. That was followed up with a number of other recordings for various labels, the likes of Millennium Records from Canada, Flames Records, the family owned Mama Africa label, among others.To Lij’s credit are the singles ‘Want All’, ‘Susu’, ‘Love Is What We Need’, ‘Relief’, ‘Simon’, ‘Jah Glory’, ‘Hottaball’, and his latest single Missing You. He has also released two combinations with Omar Silk, titled ‘Love Alone’, and ‘Judges’.The conscious singer, who is also quite flexed as a DJ, has performed on a number of local and overseas events. On the local front, he has graced the stage of world-class events like Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute, and the popular Teen splash, while taking his talent overseas to places like New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Turks & Caicos, as well as a tour of Bermuda with some of Jamaica’s great musical legends.Getting outstanding reception wherever he performs, Lij’s most memorable appearance was in Bermuda, where the massive could not get enough of him. Indeed, there is no stopping Lij Amlak, as he works hard in taking his music/writing skill to unimaginable heights.
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