Jah Defender (whose real name is Ricardo Mills) is a reggae singer from Trinidad and Tobago. Jah Defender's mother played a fundamental role in his musical formation. By regularly listening to quality music, she developed his taste and passion for the art. Still a teenager, Jah Defender admired voices such as Whitney Houston, Freddie Jackson, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley and Michael Jackson. In 1994, reggae became popular on the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Artists such as Capleton, Sizzla, Anthony B, Luciano, Garnett Silk and Norris Man contributed significantly to shaping Jah Defender's musical identity. The Rastafari movement and reggae as a philosophical outlook captivated Jah Defender. His vocal timbre combined with spiritual lyrics make him a popular artist.
Music is a universal language, and it is used to convey messages that denounce the TRUTH!".
Reggae carries its own heritage and culture. Jah Defender conveys this entire concept and feeling in his lyrics. He began his musical career in 2004 under the name Jah Faya, and later decided to change it to Jah Defender. According to him, "Jah Defender" is more consistent and in line with his conviction. Influenced by Rastafari teachings, Jah Defender expresses his talent through creative lyrics and melodies and powerful instrumentation, making his music timeless. At 18, he wrote his first songs and gave many talks about his work as positive and unique music, filled with a spiritual character. He soon shared the stage with many famous artists such as Morgan Heritage, Junior Reid and Chezidek. Jah Defender is renowned for his work, which allowed him to record a duet with Chuck Fender on "I Love it So".
His first album "Rastaman Rise" was entirely produced by the independent French label "7 Seals Records". With 15 tracks, the album features songs such as "No feel no way", "Blackman rise" and "Jah is the maker", all highly acclaimed by critics. One of the highlights was the song "Give Thanks, featuring singer Tiwony. Jah Defender's talent is now recognized by music industry professionals, and he never misses an opportunity to thank his fans for their unconditional support in sustaining his artistic career. Listen to Jah Defender, the new messenger of reggae!