About Me
Throughout history, music has been directly linked to the lives and experiences of the people it represents. Hearts pound in every person and that biological drum drives the essence of what it is to live. With that, one should realize that music is soundtrack to life. Jah Powaz understands the responsibility of articulating the concerns and desires of people who love reggae. Jah Powaz was born Marvin Dixon in Glendevon, Jamaica. The son of two music enthusiast, Kay and Charlie Dixon, Jah was exposed to roots, culture and dancehall music as well as the various forms of deejaying and juggling of records. His father would spin records at dance halls, venues and other township functions. Watching his father move crowds and control the soulful dynamic of the party goers, Jah learned to appreciate the cultural importance of this genre of music. Eventually, Jah started his own style and began spinning records under the name of Stichie B. In his mid teens he gained the respect of fellow deejays and musicians alike. He migrated to Boston in 1991 can continued to dominate local circuits and venues. In between juggling records, living, personal studies and observing life's ebbs and flows he began to write. "I began to write music because what I'd observe people who understood that there was more to life than becoming preoccupied with living to survive. I also loved the energy release that we all would share at a party. I wanted to put words to that basic importance to surviving to live, identifying the beauty of each other. I try to articulate for them the goodness of life. The things that are here for us as well as the terrible struggles that are forced onto us by society are a shared experience. Across all cultures, race and socioeconomic realms we all share the complexities of real life. We should celebrate each other. That's the basic purpose behind why I accepted the Most High's plan use my voice for the people." Mr. Powaz is particularly influenced by the likes of Ken Booth, Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Alton Ellis, Burning Spear, Horace Andy and Israel Vibration who he sites as some of the pioneers of his particular flavor of Reggae that he has come to master. Not only does he encompass creativity, celebration in his sound, he also speaks of the concerns and vision that everyday people relate to.
Within the consistent buzz of the reggae circuit, Mr. Powaz's name has been within ear shot. Specifically, singles like 'Wanting You' and 'Babylon Wall.' As he continues making songs..
