Ras Muhamad

Muhamad Egar known by his stage name Ras Muhamad (born October 29, 1982) is an Indonesian reggae singer. He took his stage name while a student in Brooklyn, United States.

Early life and education

Muhamad Egar was born on October 29, 1982, in Jakarta, to Rivai and Wening Esthyprobo. His mother moved to the United States as an Indonesian economic diplomat shortly after Muhamed graduated from Harapan Ibu Pondok Indah. He studied at Russell Sage Junior High School while living in New York City with his mother. In 1999, he attended Forest Hill High School, while his mother returned to Indonesia to spend time with his youngest brother. Subsequently, Muhamad continued his studies in art at the Borough of Manhattan Community College Faculty Liberal Arts and graduated in 2005.

Career

2005-2007: Declaration of Truth and Reggae Ambassador

His debut studio album Declaration of Truth was released while he was living in Brooklyn. The album was launched in New York City. His debut album brought him some popularity in his birth country.

Two years later, returning to Indonesia, Muhamad released debut studio album Reggae Ambassador on January by Equinox DMD, a company distributing...

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