Jah9
Janine Elizabeth Cunningham (born 23 May 1983), better known as Jah9, is a Jamaican singer and also a yoga teacher.
Biography
Jah9 was born in Montego Bay in Saint James, Jamaica. Her father was a Baptist minister and her mother was a teacher and social worker. She spent much of her childhood in Falmouth, Trelawny. In 1991, the family moved to Kingston. After a period at the university she commenced realizing her musical passion. Her music is often described as "jazz on dub", because her singing voice is influenced by Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, partly combined with the dancehall sound of Sizzla and the more potent dub rhythms similar to those of Augustus Pablo. In 2013 her first album New Name appeared. She has recorded three albums for VP Records including New Name (2013), 9 (2016) and Note to Self released in March 2020.
Discography
Albums
New Name (2013)
9 (2016)
Mad Professor Meets Jah9 - In The Midst Of The Storm (2017)
Feelings (2018) (mini-album, vinyl only)
Note To Self (2020)
References
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Articles about Jah9
Jah9 Keeps It Light As A Feather On New Single And Video "Ma'at (Each Man)" Out Today- An Elevating Message Encouraging Self Care And Discipline
Jamaican singer and yogi Jah9 releases her brand new single “Ma’at (Each Man),” accompanied by a beautiful visual directed by Samo Kush I.
Jah9 feels irie on new single
Jah9 has kicked of 2016, the year of 9 (2+0+1+6=9), with a slew of new music and videos. The "Jazz On Dub" empress just revealed a captivating visual of her beautiful homeland for her song "Feeling Irie". The video, directed by Samo Kush-I, was shot in the Portland parish - boasting lush vegetation, beautiful beaches and awe-inspiring views. "Feeling Irie" is a collaboration with VP records and celebrated producer, Clive Hunt.
Jah9 celebrates earthstrong with ‘Gratitude’
May 23rd is generally celebrated as Labour Day in Jamaica. We have a tradition of working together on this day in the community and beautification projects.
Jah9 to carry Dub Treatment for US East Coast
Blazing her own trail among the new wave of ‘Reggae Revolutionaries’ out of Jamaica,Jah9 will be bringing a small dose of her Dub Treatment experience for the first time to the US East Coast. She is slated to perform in New York, Washington DC, New Jersey, Vermont and North Carolina between Feb 4th and 8th.
Jah9 bites into the lighter side of life with 'Avocado' video
Known for her thought-provoking lyricism and captivating vocal deliveries, Jah9 ventures onto a more playful and lighter side of her persona with fan-favourite Avocado. We caught up with the radiant beauty to find out more about the concept of the song and her revealing a more feminine side many haven't seen before.
Gifts of Revolution in Honour of the King
Nov. 2 marks the 84th anniversary of the Coronation Day of H.I.M Haile Selassie. In celebration of the crowning of the King, empress Jah9 will allow fans to download her brand new single, ‘Revolution Lullaby’ for free for 24 hours.
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