Micah Shemaiah [ Rockers Party / Dread At The Control ] (CSM-012)
Micah Shemaiah
Being born into the Twelve Tribes of Israel, Micah Shemaiah is held to a different standard. His name may not ring a bell yet but it will. You may not have heard his songs yet but you will. Micah Shemaiah will become a staple in reggae music; a standard bearer in the hearts and minds of reggae lovers. His upbringing in RastafarI has laid the foundation for humble yet militant expressions of truth. With a required stipulation to ‘read a chapter a day’ from the bible, Micah Shemaiah is the man who learnt from early to chart and control his own destiny. Micah had no choice but to be grounded. From Dread Heights in Gordon town to Clifton Road off Chisolm Ave, Micah has experienced the influence of other musical greats who also trod in Rastafari. He is most influence, however by co members of the Twelve Tribes of Israel like Dennis Brown and Bob Marley along with his parents who taught him through their teachings that Rastafari is real and that the world was ready to receive the message of RastafarI.
The Trod
Micah Shemaiah literally means ‘one who fears the Almighty’ and ‘one who loves the Almighty’ and he lives this fact in his meditations and his music. Contrastingly, Micah Shemaiah’s musical path took him to the field of a paralegal for seven years at Patrick Bailey & Company at the urging of his mother who wanted him to ‘lay off the music thing for a while’ and get a 9 to 5. Micah submitted to his mother’s wishes but as it usually does, the passion and love for music came calling again. Music for Micah is the only way he can express the kind of words and meditation he has and as such music is more empowering to him as it courses through his veins inevitably.
Mission
Micah Shemaiah is a Reggae/ Soul Singer & Songwriter. As a budding promise of reggae talent, Micah Shemaiah is a motivated performer who encourages the empowerment of youths and disadvantaged people worldwide. His writing style embraces and combines several genres of music, thus, delivering unique sounds that will appeal to any ear. Coupled with his awesome vocal strength, He also plays the guitar and is actively involved in the overall production of his music. Performing Live Acoustic music is Micah Shemaiah's first love. He enjoys the freedom and passion with which he is able to deliver his messages. Raw and soulful.
Works
Micah Shemaiah released his self produced debut album 'RASTAMAN MEDITATION" in 2009. The first album is a stepping stone for Micah Shemaiah on the road to realizing his talent as a musician. RASTAMAN MEDITATION is available on all major digital download sites.BIOGRAPHY – Micah Shemaiah
Also in 2009 he shared stage with Legendary Jazz musician Monty Alexander at the Lincoln Center, New York City on his request. Plus, he has performed, extensively in the United States and on local live stages such as, East Fest and Prime Ministers Youth Award in his homeland Jamaica. Recently he returned from his first tour of the Motherland when he travelled with Ancient Vibrations of RastafarI under the patronage of The University of Philidephia in United States to South Africa (Cape town and Johannesburg) with stop over performances in United Kingdom (UK). This move highlighted the atrocities of Rastafarians in Jamaica via the "Bad Friday'documentary produced by Junior Wedderburn, Deborah Thomas and Iohn L Jackson.
In May, 2013 he released his hit tune Dread at the Control produced by E.D.B Entertainment/MicahAbrahams and features Tj, Hempress Sativa, Infinite and Jahkime on 7inch Vinyl as a Limited Edition press . All copies were sold. It is currently sold on all major Digital download sites including Itunes.
To Come
Jah Live In Africa' is the first single off his Acoustic Album entitled 'Acu-Afrika';To Hear Afika released in May 2012. It has become an anthem amongst Pan-Africanist, Rastafarians, and people worldwide. However, Acu afrika is currently on pause while he releases his calloborative Rockers Album Shalalak; Rockers Rebirth in 2014. Also featured on the rockers album is single Reggae Rockit to be released worldwide on 7 inch vinyl in January 2014.
Destination
The road to recognition can be a tedious one with no benefits at the end but even if there are no riches to be had Micah Shemaiah is set on delivering positive messages of love, unity, pride and strength. With a solid family foundation Micah Shemaiah has the indomitable will power to hone his skills as a reggae musician and ensure that his message is heard. Two words, with one musical aim: Micah Shemaiah.