Jahaziel (rapper)
| Jahaziel | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jahaziel Micah Ben Elliott |
| Born |
26 July 1976 London, England |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Preacha Boy, Xist, Malaco |
Jahaziel Micah Ben Elliott (born 26 July 1976), who goes by the stage name Jahaziel, is a British musician, who primarily plays hip hop. He has released two studio albums, Ready to Live in 2007 and Heads Up in 2013. Along with these, Jahaziel released a mixtape in 2011, The Still Livin' Mixtape
Early life
Jahaziel was raised in Elephant and Castle, London, England, where he was involved in the gang drug business, while he was in his early-teenage years.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He was stabbed by an assailant, who tried to burglarize the residence he was watching.[1] His secondary schools changed on five different occasions, due to his gang activity, and run-ins with law enforcement.[1] Jahaziel went to church circa 1994, when he was about 18 years old, and this is where he became a Christian.[1]
Music career
He started his music recording career in 2007, with the studio album, Ready to Live, that was released by Preacha Boy Records, on 28 August 2007.[7][8] The subsequent release, a mixtape, The Still Livin' Mixtape, on 3 May 2011.[9] His second studio album, Heads Up, was released on 19 November 2013, with Xist Music and Malaco Records.[10][11]
Personal life
He married Nadine Steele on 28 May 2005,[12] where they reside in London, England, with their daughters.[13]
In 2015 Elliott announced through Instagram that he no longer professed Christianity, stating that he had become disillusioned to its teachings.[14]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Ready to Live (28 August 2007, Preacha Boy)
- Heads Up (19 November 2013, Xist/Malaco)
- Mixtape
- The Still Livin' Mixtape (3 May 2011)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Martin, Susanne (27 May 2008). "Jahaziel: Delivered from gang culture to be a radical rapper for Christ". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Cummings, Tony (19 January 2014). "Jahaziel: The award-winning rapper returns with 'Heads Up' album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: ELLIOTT JAHAZIEL MICAH BEN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (26 July 2011). "Really enjoyed my birthday today - Definitely gonna party this weekend!". Twitter. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Cbetta (20 December 2007). "Director: Jahaziel Elliott". Sound-Mind Music Limited. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Find the Data (20 December 2007). "Sound-Mind Music Limited". Find the Data. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Martin, Ian (27 September 2007). "Review: Ready To Live – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Rapzilla (20 December 2007). "Review - Jahaziel - Ready To Live". Rapzilla. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Hayes, Steve (29 June 2011). "Review: The Still Livin' Mixtape – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Burkhardt, Marcus (1 December 2013). "Jahaziel, "Heads Up" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Ryan, Mark (18 November 2013). "Real Life Rapped". New Release Today. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (28 May 2012). "Today we celebrate our 7th Wedding Anniversary. Happy Anniversary @Sparkle_78 !!". Twitter. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (17 June 2012). "Woke up to my daughters wonderful rendition of 'happy fathers day' which sounds a lot like 'happy birthday' don't you know.". Twitter. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (22 December 2015). "It may take me longer to get to the top but that's because I'm carrying my self-respect with me". Instagram. Retrieved 23 December 2015.