“ Born in Browns town, Kingston 1, Jamaica WI. At number 1 Bread lane above the bakery. Bred in the ways of the Rastafarian Life. Has he grew up, he always found time for singing. As his friend would offend accused him of always singing. Though his upbringing is mesh with the Pentecostal church and the African culture, he quickly turns to the truth he finds in Rastafarians‘ way of life. Growing up as a youth, at a tender age of 6 years old, he would often create his own drums from his grandmothers wash pan and other musical instruments. ― he tells stories of ‗when he would build these things from her tubs and cans , when he returns from school, they would be thrown in the gully behind the house,( A place in which the water would runs, when the heavy rain fall and is ran to the sea) Creating sound to the annuitants of his grandparents, but keep at his goal. With a cultured background from his youthful days, suffering to the up-liftmen in his teen years. As this had made him what he is today and embedded him into the future of his artistry and musical career. Self-taught in musical instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. Struggling on the streets of Kingston, while living in the ghetto life. From areas like Mountain View, Campbell town and in Allman town as a youth. He attended several of the catholic schools, liken he went to Alpha schools and Holy trinity in Kingston. To a point, where disparities set in, with no place to call home. He turns to the street. 1970 – 78, · HE SANG IN SCHOOL & CHURCH. · While learning a trade. · He often says, ―Everything takes time.‖ · STAND FIRM AND LIVIATE THYSELF! Inspired by artistes: · BOB MARLEY · RANKING JOE · JACOUP MILLER · PETER TOSH · LUCIANA · BERES HAMMOND · BUJU BONTON · GARNET SILK · DENISE BROWN · KING STITCH · I-ROY · BUNNY WAILER · HOPETON LEWIS · GLEN RICK · LUTHER VANDROSS · MARVIN GAYE · THE LIST CONTINUES His lyrical style is best known to be fashioned after Bunny Wailer and Garnet Silk. He has a deep sultry of Jazz /mix with a cultured tonic, which leads you to tranquility. Versatile in Culture reggae. R&B. And did a few songs in blues, He holds god at the uttermost, ―The highest high‖ as he would say: ―[GOD FIRST]‖ As a youth he would listen to, : DENNIS BROWN, MEDIATION, KING STITCH And also the sounds of: KILLAMAN JARRO, JAH LOVE, KING TUBBY, STEREOPHONIC, STEREOGRAPHIC, TIPPA TONE HIFI, STONE LOVE, BLACK STARLINER, He always finds the time to sing and every chance to give praise. He also Dee Jay with Black Strainer HiFi, in his teen‘s age. RAS ROAD OF MUSIC 1982 – 87 Deejay on many sound stations in NYC 1987 – 94 Working on many different job scene. In/outs of the music trio He owns some clubs and restaurants. Affiliated with (REGGAE / ISLAND CLUB) He starts seriously writing songs and poetry. While paying close attention to the music. 1994 Got seriously involved in and about the practice of his artistry to perform. Professional music in 1996 Hitting a studio called, (Kingston Studio, with Derrick Barnett and Courtney B.) to record a song by the name (In your Loving Arms) After many travels and studios, so many songs has been written Performing at many venues and a play called Songs We Sing Start on his 1st Debut CD called (IN THY HEART) Working out of (RERUN STUDIO) With a 14 months production we released the (IN THY HEART) album. Working / Performing for Benefits at Hospitals, Nursing Home, AIDS clinics ELDERS HOME Also, on small stages/clubs ALBANY MANOR, CARIBBEAN GRILL, T.C HIDEAWAY, THE ELITE Ark, to name a few. 1999- He release a single, called (AWAKE FROM YOUR SLUMBER) 1999- the same year. Working with Derrick Barnett on 3 singles called. (1) WATCHING THE SUN GO DOWN (2) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY While working out of Studio 78\88, Kingston Studio, Obi1 Studio, Jah life studio, Hart Studios. On this new 2nd CD with 14 track. 2000 Release of his 2nd new CD called (FIRE THAT BURNS) 2000 Also look for his new Love CD called (A MISTERY LOVE) Working out of. (LIVING ROOM STUDIO) with SIDNEY MILLS of (steel pulse band) MARK DUNN of (DUNN RECORDING STUDIO) On a remix of the new single. (IN YOUR LOVING ARM) and shooting the songs‘ VIDEO. It was a pretty busy year, as he starts working on a 15 tracks new album. Albums 3 – (MY CUP RUNNETH OVER) 4 – When back to work with Sidney Mills on singles (TELL DEM TO GWAN) 2006 to 2009 2010 Working again with Sidney Mills and Dr. Paul On the (CHI CHING CHING) single Got the producing bug. He produces and release 5- (THE ALL-STAR COMPILATION) With 14 of Jamaica‘s well-known artiste 4- Other Albums (MY CUP RUNNETH OVER) (MYSTERY LOVE ALBUM) (STAY COVA) (ECONAMIC CRISIS SINGLE) (EARTH BOUND ALBUM) (RASTA BOOK OF LOVE) (UN-TOLD ALBUM (FOUNDIMENTAL SOUND) (NIGHT LIGHT) (CAST AWAY ALBUM) (A CULTURE ALBUM) Many culture albums that bring you back to your roots and original sounds. Many VIDEO LIGHTS to the show of 51 MUSIC VIDEOS. Greetings, in the name of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie. 07.02.00 Ras. Iquela ~~ Press Release ~~ Thank you! For giving us at (Flaming lion) a chance to introduce ourselves and the (FLAMING LION BRAND) Also InI self to thee! I am Ras.Iquelah.(THE LION‘S ROAR) A up-coming reggae/culture artist. Born in the in the parish Kingston. Browns‘ town. Kingston1, Jamaica WI Trod through Allman town for many years. As a youth, he went to Alpha schools. Holy trinity then he came to the states in the late70s, 1979- Checking out the diverse communities. The levity that this new lifestyle would provide. While hoping and praying that this world, would be more attentive to the youths on a whole, the ones that are watching you. Those that are growing up with a sense of the wrong, from right direction, the this lesson they teaches, would makes them grasp for the things that we give hype. Ras. Iquelah says- ―Seem like God gets lost in the shuffle‖ So, it‘s only in teaching them that they will wipe away the hype of vanity, For (It will all pass away). ―While InI lived in the ghetto, watching the suffering of mothers, man, youth and the cultures as well. I sometimes wonder what will come of them!‖ ―Rasta has always been InI guide for life‖. (―From a youth!‖) Even when living in and amongst poverty, through a life of seeing the constant reaching for teaching from the youths of Jah‘s earth. Seeing these things that defy mankind. InI found out early. It‘s good that conquers Evil! Seen, and their so-call image of god was a folly God, Truth there is a god, for everything has a head. Jah has love for humanity! ―InI give Jah praises, for giving InI to have a voice of love, to sing praises to him!‖ ―For in him, InI find the faith to sing of the things that mankind has overlooked.‖ ―They stop thinking of all the good things that Jah has given us, like love, the earth that we constantly trying to destroy. While they‘re seeking things that will temporary quick fix all that they obtain in their life.‖ (Such as care, vanity is their goals). Peace be unto all! Rasta Live! God Reasoning — So InI say – no god! After observing the thing that mankind will do to go the extra mile to do. While they‘re blaming God, or even their Devils. InI know that everyone call upon god in some ways. ―Especially, in their times of need.‖ Or on some days, that they say there is no God. For everyone in these times, Living in lies of the oppressors and false doctrine, InI observe the wills, that makes them need of god stronger. I-call that-(rem.) — (―The fool in his heart says there is no god)‖ Hold him firm! Government Reasoning — ―Man should take more time to know of whom they put in the big house!‖ ”“ Born in Browns town, Kingston 1, Jamaica WI. At number 1 Bread lane above the bakery. Bred in the ways of the Rastafarian Life. Has he grew up, he always found time for singing. As his friend would offend accused him of always singing. Though his upbringing is mesh with the Pentecostal church and the African culture, he quickly turns to the truth he finds in Rastafarians‘ way of life. Growing up as a youth, at a tender age of 6 years old, he would often create his own drums from his grandmothers wash pan and other musical instruments. ― he tells stories of ‗when he would build these things from her tubs and cans , when he returns from school, they would be thrown in the gully behind the house,( A place in which the water would runs, when the heavy rain fall and is ran to the sea) Creating sound to the annuitants of his grandparents, but keep at his goal. With a cultured background from his youthful days, suffering to the up-liftmen in his teen years. As this had made him what he is today and embedded him into the future of his artistry and musical career. Self-taught in musical instruments such as guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. Struggling on the streets of Kingston, while living in the ghetto life. From areas like Mountain View, Campbell town and in Allman town as a youth. He attended several of the catholic schools, liken he went to Alpha schools and Holy trinity in Kingston. To a point, where disparities set in, with no place to call home. He turns to the street. 1970 – 78, · HE SANG IN SCHOOL & CHURCH. · While learning a trade. · He often says, ―Everything takes time.‖ · STAND FIRM AND LIVIATE THYSELF! Inspired by artistes: · BOB MARLEY · RANKING JOE · JACOUP MILLER · PETER TOSH · LUCIANA · BERES HAMMOND · BUJU BONTON · GARNET SILK · DENISE BROWN · KING STITCH · I-ROY · BUNNY WAILER · HOPETON LEWIS · GLEN RICK · LUTHER VANDROSS · MARVIN GAYE · THE LIST CONTINUES His lyrical style is best known to be fashioned after Bunny Wailer and Garnet Silk. He has a deep sultry of Jazz /mix with a cultured tonic, which leads you to tranquility. Versatile in Culture reggae. R&B. And did a few songs in blues, He holds god at the uttermost, ―The highest high‖ as he would say: ―[GOD FIRST]‖ As a youth he would listen to, : DENNIS BROWN, MEDIATION, KING STITCH And also the sounds of: KILLAMAN JARRO, JAH LOVE, KING TUBBY, STEREOPHONIC, STEREOGRAPHIC, TIPPA TONE HIFI, STONE LOVE, BLACK STARLINER, He always finds the time to sing and every chance to give praise. He also Dee Jay with Black Strainer HiFi, in his teen‘s age. RAS ROAD OF MUSIC 1982 – 87 Deejay on many sound stations in NYC 1987 – 94 Working on many different job scene. In/outs of the music trio He owns some clubs and restaurants. Affiliated with (REGGAE / ISLAND CLUB) He starts seriously writing songs and poetry. While paying close attention to the music. 1994 Got seriously involved in and about the practice of his artistry to perform. Professional music in 1996 Hitting a studio called, (Kingston Studio, with Derrick Barnett and Courtney B.) to record a song by the name (In your Loving Arms) After many travels and studios, so many songs has been written Performing at many venues and a play called Songs We Sing Start on his 1st Debut CD called (IN THY HEART) Working out of (RERUN STUDIO) With a 14 months production we released the (IN THY HEART) album. Working / Performing for Benefits at Hospitals, Nursing Home, AIDS clinics ELDERS HOME Also, on small stages/clubs ALBANY MANOR, CARIBBEAN GRILL, T.C HIDEAWAY, THE ELITE Ark, to name a few. 1999- He release a single, called (AWAKE FROM YOUR SLUMBER) 1999- the same year. Working with Derrick Barnett on 3 singles called. (1) WATCHING THE SUN GO DOWN (2) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY While working out of Studio 78\88, Kingston Studio, Obi1 Studio, Jah life studio, Hart Studios. On this new 2nd CD with 14 track. 2000 Release of his 2nd new CD called (FIRE THAT BURNS) 2000 Also look for his new Love CD called (A MISTERY LOVE) Working out of. (LIVING ROOM STUDIO) with SIDNEY MILLS of (steel pulse band) MARK DUNN of (DUNN RECORDING STUDIO) On a remix of the new single. (IN YOUR LOVING ARM) and shooting the songs‘ VIDEO. It was a pretty busy year, as he starts working on a 15 tracks new album. Albums 3 – (MY CUP RUNNETH OVER) 4 – When back to work with Sidney Mills on singles (TELL DEM TO GWAN) 2006 to 2009 2010 Working again with Sidney Mills and Dr. Paul On the (CHI CHING CHING) single Got the producing bug. He produces and release 5- (THE ALL-STAR COMPILATION) With 14 of Jamaica‘s well-known artiste 4- Other Albums (MY CUP RUNNETH OVER) (MYSTERY LOVE ALBUM) (STAY COVA) (ECONAMIC CRISIS SINGLE) (EARTH BOUND ALBUM) (RASTA BOOK OF LOVE) (UN-TOLD ALBUM (FOUNDIMENTAL SOUND) (NIGHT LIGHT) (CAST AWAY ALBUM) (A CULTURE ALBUM) Many culture albums that bring you back to your roots and original sounds. Many VIDEO LIGHTS to the show of 51 MUSIC VIDEOS. Greetings, in the name of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie. 07.02.00 Ras. Iquela ~~ Press Release ~~ Thank you! For giving us at (Flaming lion) a chance to introduce ourselves and the (FLAMING LION BRAND) Also InI self to thee! I am Ras.Iquelah.(THE LION‘S ROAR) A up-coming reggae/culture artist. Born in the in the parish Kingston. Browns‘ town. Kingston1, Jamaica WI Trod through Allman town for many years. As a youth, he went to Alpha schools. Holy trinity then he came to the states in the late70s, 1979- Checking out the diverse communities. The levity that this new lifestyle would provide. While hoping and praying that this world, would be more attentive to the youths on a whole, the ones that are watching you. Those that are growing up with a sense of the wrong, from right direction, the this lesson they teaches, would makes them grasp for the things that we give hype. Ras. Iquelah says- ―Seem like God gets lost in the shuffle‖ So, it‘s only in teaching them that they will wipe away the hype of vanity, For (It will all pass away). ―While InI lived in the ghetto, watching the suffering of mothers, man, youth and the cultures as well. I sometimes wonder what will come of them!‖ ―Rasta has always been InI guide for life‖. (―From a youth!‖) Even when living in and amongst poverty, through a life of seeing the constant reaching for teaching from the youths of Jah‘s earth. Seeing these things that defy mankind. InI found out early. It‘s good that conquers Evil! Seen, and their so-call image of god was a folly God, Truth there is a god, for everything has a head. Jah has love for humanity! ―InI give Jah praises, for giving InI to have a voice of love, to sing praises to him!‖ ―For in him, InI find the faith to sing of the things that mankind has overlooked.‖ ―They stop thinking of all the good things that Jah has given us, like love, the earth that we constantly trying to destroy. While they‘re seeking things that will temporary quick fix all that they obtain in their life.‖ (Such as care, vanity is their goals). Peace be unto all! Rasta Live! God Reasoning — So InI say – no god! After observing the thing that mankind will do to go the extra mile to do. While they‘re blaming God, or even their Devils. InI know that everyone call upon god in some ways. ―Especially, in their times of need.‖ Or on some days, that they say there is no God. For everyone in these times, Living in lies of the oppressors and false doctrine, InI observe the wills, that makes them need of god stronger. I-call that-(rem.) — (―The fool in his heart says there is no god)‖ Hold him firm! Government Reasoning — ―Man should take more time to know of whom they put in the big house!‖ ”