PRESS REVIEWS
"Four stars. Cynics, paid or otherwise, love to rag on reggae. "It all sounds the same," they complain. I dare them to say so after listening to Souljah Fyah's second effort, Truth Will Reveal. Fronted by a powerful -- yet graceful -- and charismatic woman, the local musicians offer the usual spliff-rolling, party grooves and social-activist lyrics, but they also add enough tantalizing ear candy to keep listeners captivated -- whether it be horns (Rwanda), ringing telephones (Fully Charged), trip-hoppish atmospherics (African Lyric) or a heartwarming conversation between singer/bassist Janaya Ellis and her daughter (Praylude). With her soft, tender vocals, Ellis (also known as Sista J) provides Souljah Fyah's greatest gift to reggae -- elevating it from an "I-shot-the-sheriff/No-woman-no-cry" cliche to an intensely personal and touching genre." --Sandra Sperounes, Edmonton Journal, Mar/08
... the top drawer of Alberta talent! . . . Lionel Rault, CKUA host of the Nine to Noon show
"Souljah Fyah showed up in top form, inspirational leader Janaya Ellis setting the room on fire with her heartfelt presence and constant call for positive action. . . . Ellis' tiny frame practically raised from the ground, glowing as her wild, dreadlocked mane spiraled around her head, following the beat. As the night went on, and sweat poured from every pore, Souljah Fyah solidified their reputation as one of the most dedicated and beloved local acts around . . . the supreme leaders of Edmonton's reggae scene." See Magazine. January 12, 2006
. . . Edmonton group Souljah Fyah is part of the changing of the reggae guard in a number of ways . . . Shereen Tuomi, 2005 Calgary Reggae Festival preview
"If Janaya Ellis ever decided to enter Canadian Idol, she’d annihilate the competition . . . " Sandra Sperounes – The Edmonton Journal – July 24, 2003
BIOGRAPHY and TINGS
Souljah Fyah is a reggae band from Edmonton, Alberta, with members hailing from all around the globe. A bombastic live vibe and meaningful lyrical content make for a mystical musical trans-sperience.
Front woman Sista J's single entitled "Feel Like Smiling" is featured on the soon to be released compilation CD by Smokey Room Productions. This CD will feature many other great Canadian Reggae artistes, both male and female.
Souljah Fyah will be releasing "Truth Will Reveal" in 2007, produced by IBO.
If you have a community event/charity or non profit function for 2007, and you would like Souljah Fyah to play it, please contact us at any time to inquire about a subsidy available for your event. For more information, visit www.souljahfyah.com, and click on the Sponsor link for more information.
One Love, Guidance and Bless. Big up E Town scene, Spread Love, Everytime.
SOULJAH FYAH KING RAT
SISTA J AND MAXIMUM FORCE
JANAYA ELLIS WOMAN OF VISION
IBO QUEEN AND EMPRESS