Biography
“One Infinite Divine Love.” – Jah Rico, aka YAHRAKA
Jah Rico whose real name is Frederick A. Reid, also known as Yahraka was born in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica, on January 4, 1972, to parents Joseph Reid and Beverly Edwards. He came into being to spread the message of love through music, to heal everyone who hears his musical messages.
He was educated at the Hampstead Basic School and Hampstead All Age School, close to Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica. It was during this stage of his life he discovered his passion for singing. He started singing when he was about 7 years old, and has been doing music professionally, since 2012.
Jah Rico realized that he could write his own songs when he was about 20/21 years old. This happened when he saw one of his cousins writing songs. He told himself that he can do it and so he began practicing. He has never stopped since then, and now he is writing the positive messages he sings to heal the heart and soul of others.
When Jah Rico is not focusing on writing or producing positive and entertaining music, he is working on his other passions which includes landscaping. He is the owner of F.A.R LANDSCAPING, where he operates as an outstanding and creative gardener/landscaper.
Anyone who knows Jah Rico will tell you that his soul is always filled with joy and laughter. It is no wonder he chose to be a professional musician and landscaper. He is always singing, writing songs and laughing. He often says that his love for music and singing is like having a conversation with the Almighty, a sister or brother.
Though he was born in Spanish Town, he grew up in St. Mary and later moved to Barrett Town, just outside of Montego Bay in St. James. Jah Rico frequently performed in and around Barrett Town and Club Inferno Montego Bay, while living in Jamaica.
When Jah Rico is not focusing on writing or producing positive and entertaining music, he is working on his other passions which includes landscaping. He is the owner of F.A.R LANDSCAPING, where he operates as an outstanding and creative gardener/landscaper.
He now resides in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has performed with the High Hopes Band and the Dis N Dat band. The artiste has also performed with the Griot Family out of Brooklyn, NYC. He has released a number of reggae tracks including – Higher Meditation, Enough For Us All, Can’t Stop Now, and “Light It Up” with the Dis N Dat Band, and produced by Dis N Dat Productions.
Jah Rico has also performed at other events in Boston, Massachusetts, including the club called ‘The Church’, Johnny D’s, The Black Lobster Bar and Grill, The Tavern Bar N Grill and at the Boston Freedom Rally (09/13/2014).
Yahraka is a conscious singer and songwriter who embraces the beauty of all of life’s creations. He believes that the rhythm of our hearts carries the light of our souls. The artiste’s mission is to share the message of hope and blessings with people of all races through his music. Jah Rico is truly a messenger of the heart.
His music catalog continues to grow with various types of music, which includes roots reggae, conscious dancehall, RNB, soul music and more. “I will sing to whatever beat speaks to me,” says Jah Rico. His style of music was inspired by some of his favourite artistes, such as:
Freddy McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, Bob Marley, Ken Boothe, Alton Ellis, Beres Hammond, Sanchez, Garnet Silk, Wayne Wonder, Tony Curtis, Little Kirk, Ghost, Dennis Brown, Singer J, Pinchers, Sizzla Kalonji, King Shango – Capleton, Barrington Levy, Jah Cure, Anthony B, Freddy Jackson, Micheal Jackson, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Sam Cooke, Kenny Rogers, Percy Sledge, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Smokey Robison, Usher, R Kelly, Mary J Blige, Toni Braxton, Keith Sweat, NeYo, Rihana, and of course a whole lot more whom he credits for inspiring and motivating his music career.
Though he is not a professional at playing any music instruments, he sometimes practice to play the keyboard and guitar. Who knows, maybe soon he will start playing professionally and be instrumental in creating his own beats.
Other productions that Jah Rico has written, recorded and released includes his debut EP album ‘DEEPER’ which was released on November 28, 2021, and consists of seven (7) songs; I Go Deeper, To The River, The Youths Dem Lost, Giwi The Strength, Speak Change, Oh It’s You and World Tyranny. His single ‘People R Waking Up’ was released in October 2022.
Jah Rico has worked with the DIS N DAT Productions, Donnaree Productions and Lights Dove Production to produce and release music that his listeners can relate to. The latter is his personal production label.
The singer who once entered the popular Digicel Rising Stars Competition in Jamaica is always looking for opportunities to hit the big stages around the world with is message of love; to inspire, motivate, entertain, heal and uplift the hearts of people from diverse backgrounds and culture through music.
Connect with Jah Rico for bookings, interviews, etc.:
▶ F.Reid94@yahoo.com