Jahaziel (rapper)
Jahaziel | |
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| Birth name | Jahaziel Micah Ben Elliott |
| Born | 26 July 1976 London, England |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Preacha Boy, Xist, Malaco |
Jahaziel Micah Ben Elliott (born 26 July 1976), known mononymously as Jahaziel, is a British musician who primarily specialises in hip hop music. He has released two studio albums, Ready to Live in 2007 and Heads Up in 2013. Along with these, Jahaziel released a mixtape called The Still Living Mixtape in 2011.
Early life
[edit]Jahaziel was raised in Elephant and Castle, London, England, where he was involved in the gang drug business, while he was in his early-teenage years.[1][2][3][4][5] He was stabbed by an assailant, who tried to burgle the residence he was watching.[1] His secondary schools changed on five occasions, due to his gang activity, and run-ins with law enforcement.[1] Jahaziel went to church circa 1994, when he was about 18 years old, and this is where he became a Christian.[1]
Music career
[edit]He started his music career in 2007 with the studio album, Ready to Live, that was released by Preacha Boy Records, on 28 August 2007.[6][7] The subsequent release, a mixtape, The Still Livin' Mixtape, on 3 May 2011.[8] His second studio album, Heads Up, was released on 19 November 2013, with Xist Music and Malaco Records.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]He married Nadine Steele on 28 May 2005,[citation needed] where they reside in London, England, with their daughter.[citation needed]
In 2015 Elliott announced through Instagram that he no longer professed Christianity, stating that he had become disillusioned to its teachings.[11]
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- Ready to Live (28 August 2007, Preacha Boy)
- Heads Up (19 November 2013, Xist/Malaco)
- Mixtape
- The Still Livin' Mixtape (3 May 2011)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Martin, Susanne (27 May 2008). "Jahaziel: Delivered from gang culture to be a radical rapper for Christ". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (19 January 2014). "Jahaziel: The award-winning rapper returns with 'Heads Up' album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Songwriter/Composer: ELLIOTT JAHAZIEL MICAH BEN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 19 September 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Cbetta (20 December 2007). "Director: Jahaziel Elliott". Sound-Mind Music Limited. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Sound-Mind Music Limited". Find the Data. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Martin, Ian (27 September 2007). "Review: Ready To Live – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Review – Jahaziel – Ready To Live". Rapzilla. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Hayes, Steve (29 June 2011). "Review: The Still Livin' Mixtape – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Burkhardt, Marcus (1 December 2013). "Jahaziel, "Heads Up" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Ryan, Mark (18 November 2013). "Real Life Rapped". New Release Today. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (22 December 2015). "It may take me longer to get to the top but that's because I'm carrying my self-respect with me". Instagram. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
External links
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