JAHBAR I ROOTS ROCK REGGAE SINGLE ‘WIPE YOUR EYES’
A meditative, roots rock reggae song which encourages confidence and divinity within women, showcasing lyrics of strength and upliftment. ‘Wipe Your Eyes’, is a reassuring and thought provoking piece, carried with smooth vocals and melodies which pair beautifully with the tempo of the rhythm.
“The rhythm, which is a remake of Ken Boothe’s 1968 hit, ‘Artibella’, was played by the Firehouse Crew; Melbourne Miller on drums, Donald Dennis on bass, Mitchum Chin on guitar, Paul Crosdale on piano, accompanied with Robbie Lynn on organ and keyboard phrases with harmonies furbished by Sherida Sharpe” Jahbar I.
The song evokes vibrant yet seraphic imagery brought on by the feel-good reggae groove, littered with praise and motivational chants. Recorded at Too Tru Music Recording Studios, located in Ackee Walk, Jamaica. The first verse commences with, “You’re more than beautiful, anuh just fi sex alone girl yuh useful”, striking an even more deeper reality within Jahbar I’s delivery. A song not short of women’s empowerment, therapeutic and harmonious to listen.
ABOUT JAHBAR I
Jahbar l’s love for music developed at an early age, as there was no way around it.
His father opened the avenue for him to make numerous appearances on stage at an early age alongside Luciano, Dean Fraser and The Firehouse Crew; dancing away and holding a vibration to the sounds of great reggae music. He often accompanied his father to frequent studio sessions as he became a part of the musical family.
This allowed him to learn music production and arrangement as he watched the greats make magic. At age 10, he began playing drums on recordings for artistes such as Gentleman, Sizzla Kalonji as well as acts from Japan.
In late 2012, he released his first single “I Just Be Me” ( Re-Birth Riddim) which was on a riddim Juggling. In January 2015, Jahbar I made his major show debut at Rebel Salute. In December of 2017 he appeared at Tarrus Riley and Friends Live annual show and also graced the stage in Barbados for the annual Hennessy Artistry Show which also served as Rihanna’s birthday celebration.
December 14, 2018 Jahbar I released his debut album “Jahbar I Dehya”, produced by his Father and himself for Wizkilful Productions. 2019 Jahbar I embarked on his first European tour, “The 20th Anniversary of Love So Nice ”, where he opened for Junior Kelly.
While on tour “Jahbar I Dehya” had been considered for a Grammy Nomination. Though he has been around countless artistes, Jahbar I finds it difficult to pinpoint any main influence. Jahbar I : “I am a Fan of many Artistes calling a name would be an endless list. Musically, I just want to be the best of me.”
His unique style of music and lyrics stems from the use of his senses along with the essence of life and nature. Jabari Miller aka Jahbar I is a son of the universe who is mystical, black and loves and sees music as the effervescent life flow of energy that transcends all space and time.
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