I-Octane
Byiome Muir (born 29 April 1984), better known by his stage name I-Octane, is a Jamaican reggae dancehall recording artist from Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. He is known for integrating positive and socially conscious subject matter into his music, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and Rastafarian teachings.
Biography
Byiome Muir grew up in Sandy Bay, a small community east of May Pen in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. Muir attended Palmers Cross All-Age School and then Garvey Maceo High School, and would often sing and make noises during class. Muir briefly attended Knox Community College with a focus on architecture, but dropped out to pursue his recording career full-time.
Muir began his recording career at the age of 16, when he was introduced to Donovan Germain of Penthouse Records, then manager of such artists as Buju Banton and Assassin. Muir released his first singles, "Oh Jah" and "Stepp a Seed", in 2000 at Penthouse Records under the moniker Richie Rich. After meeting Junior Arrows of the Arrows Recording Company, Muir signed onto the Kingston label under the new name I-Octane, a play on high-octane fuel and the Rastafarian use of I. I-Octane's initial acclaim...
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- 1 Til Kingdom Come
I-Octane · Reggae
- 2 GOD AND I (track 01)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 3 Constant War (Track 04)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 4 Success (Track 14)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 5 Nothing Without You (Track 05)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 6 Perception (Track 07)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 7 I-Octane Breath In My Lungs (Track 08)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 8 Opportunist (Track 09)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 9
- 10 Love Me More (Track 13)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 11 I-Octane- Certified Hustler (Track 03 Edit)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 12
Riddims
Songs on JamaicansMusic
629 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Serious Times
I-Octane · Reggae
- 2
- 3 Keep Me Up
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 4 Time Will Come
I-Octane · Reggae
- 5
- 6 Love You Like I Do
I-Octane · Reggae
- 7
- 8
- 9 Lighters Up Ft. Alaine
I-Octane · Reggae
- 10 Blood A Go Run
I-Octane · Reggae
- 11 GOD AND I (track 01)
I-Octane · Dancehall
- 12 Constant War (Track 04)
I-Octane · Dancehall
Articles about I-Octane
I-Octane channels the Voice of a Hard-pressed Generation on My Journey
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The Verdict Is Out: I-Octane to Close Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night
Dancehall sensation I-Octane continues his explosive musical journey with what is expected to be another stellar closing performance for Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall night on Thursday, July 17.
I-Octane ready to ignite 2014 with 'My Journey'
Reggae star I-Octane ignites the New Year with his new album My Journey, available worldwide in stores and online on March 4, 2014 from DJ Frass/Tad’s Record.
I-Octane looks ahead to sophomore album release
Being a part of a cyclone of good fortune since the beginning of 2013, I-Octane has made the best of the moment and is ready to give fans an opus that assures to be a stepping stone for greater things to come.
Young Vibez Production Releases Dark Side Riddim
Young Vibes Production releases new riddim featuring I-Octane, Christopher Martin, Popcaan and Jahmiel
I-Octane ready to crave his name among the upper echelon of Dancehall's legacy
With a growing catalogue that seemingly captivates his fanbase upon every listening opportunity, I-Octane has certainly come a long way since his 2007-released 'Stab Vampire'. Now being handed the torch of closing Reggae Sumfest's Dancehall Night – an honour previously held by Beenie Man, Bounty Killa, Shabba Rank and Vybz Kartel – I-Octane is ready to ascend to the rich legacy Reggae Sumfest has garnered over the years.
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