“There is no miracle greater than love. It is God's most precious gift to us. It is not a feeling, it’s a daily decision.” Abijah (a name which when translated in Hebrew means My Father is Jehovah) believes that spirituality and love transcend any single religious acceptance of reality. The fundamental of life, love, is exuded by Abijah’s personality and reiterated in all of his songs.
Born as Andrew Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, Abijah was first exposed to reggae music as a child. Being constantly reminded of the power of music by his mother, a singer in the church and his father, a drummer with the Mystic Revelation of the Rastafari, Abijah’s passion for the art developed at a young age. As a child, Abijah began to practice his art by rehearsing and performing with his father's band.
Abijah was first noticed as a conscious reggae singer when his first single “Revelation” hit number one and remained on the Jamaican charts for 30 weeks.
Being dubbed the “Peace Ambassador’ in Jamaica, Abijah has visited over 50 schools across the island speaking to the children, as a result of the role he played in Jamaica's "Healing of the Nation Programme.” Known and respected internationally, Abijah has spoken at Harvard University in the United States and Oxford University in England, because of his love for the youth and his contribution in Jamaican schools.
Abijah has performed at Hopiland in Arizona, and in New York State (at the Onondaga Lake Peace Festival, . His festival appearances have included San Francisco's Reggae in the Park, the Monterey Bay Reggae Festival, and the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. Abijah has also graced the Montreal International Reggae Festival & western Canada's biggest Reggae event: the Calgary Reggae Festival.
On his European tour, Abijah appeared at festivals in several countries, including Summer Jam (Germany), Rototom (Italy), Jamaica Sunrise (France), and Uzona (Spain).
Abijah's been featured on one of the well-known DJ Krush's CD's, and has performed in Tokyo, Japan. In Jamaica, Abijah's performed at the renowned Reggae Sumfest, as well as Rebel Salute, Western Consciousness and the East Fest, to name a few.
Abijah’s cover version of Bob Marley's "Sun is Shining", hit number one on the South Florida and France’s Reggae chart and remained in that position for more than six weeks. It was then featured on his second Album “Moving to the Top”,
Abijah has also been featured on the “Rolling Bob” Album (a tribute to Bob Dylan)., and has collaborated with international artiste such King Yellowman, Nadine Sutherland, Gentleman, Beenie Man, R&B singer Tevin Campbell, and others.
At present, Abijah has been working on a new album. Abijah’s music is intended to reach and teach, and that’s the place from which his songs are composed. Abijah is an artiste known for excellence and awe-inspiring quality.
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Pattimani from LuvBug here and BOOOOOM.... BANG....!!!! The Handcart Bwoy from Bamboo EXPLODE like a GAS PAN (as PZed says) in GERMANY, TOPPING the German DEUCH Reggae charts at #1 with his HERB tune, I Smoked a Spliff.... and not JUST that tune Perfect have pon di German chart... coming in at #13 ANOTHER BIG BAD Ganja tune called Pass It Ova. The WORLD needs to wake up like Germany obviously has and follow suit by making these tunes the top a di top on all the charts.... P sings love songs for his WEED cuz as he sings.. "dutty babylon cant stop me from smoke my weed.. big up to the farmer to the seller to the breed...herbs in NEED, herbs indeed.. smoke marijuana til mi eyes dem bleed!!!!"
Look out for his next album, the French Connection, produced by the big bad Sherkhan of Tiger REcords, coming to Europe in September and the US in October... I've got to hear the entire thing, and it's GENIUS!!!!! ADD him as a friend @ www.myspace.com/perfectfromjamaica
also available for dubplates & bookings link Pattimani @ luvbugmovement@gmail.com or 603-264-9270 USA
Greetings, I found this picture I took last year @ Brendon Hill Mo-bay where we met, we where in the room next door.(hope you remember..haha) Never found the time to see you again. I realy gonna try this comin september, still have your number. Anyway, have a very blessed day!!
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