Eljai Releases Sweet Belize
A recent trip to his homeland served as the inspiration behind reggae siner Eljai’s new song “Sweet Belize.” The song which is produced by Dean Fraser and Bowie Carroll, is already gearing up to become a hit for the California based Artist.
“The inspiration came from me going back home to Belize after not visiting for a long time. It was like I fell in love with Belize all over again. The vibes and the ambience were surreal, visiting the caves and some ancient Mayan sites where I used to play as a child. I decided to put my feelings into lyrics as a love letter to my country,” Eljai explained.
Sweet Belize has been released on the eight-year-old independent Jahmix Entertainment label. It is being distributed by Asani Ali Music through Believe Digital Worldwide.
Video Shoot
To capitalize on the potential of the song, Eljai is getting ready to shoot the music video.
“There will be a video for the song and we are presently putting the logistics together. We plan on doing the video in Belize and we have several companies that we are in dialogue with.The one that comes with the strongest script for this video will be the one that we choose to work with.” he said. Eljai has been busy working on his forthcoming album The Other Side of Eljai, due August. Stingray Records in London will be releasing his new Album.
The Early Years
ELJAI began singing at school rallies and contests. His talent developed rapidly and he was encouraged by his friends and family to pursue his career in music. In the late 1980s ELJAI moved to Los Angeles, California knowing exactly what he wanted to do and ready to focus on his career. He was introduced to the DOMINATORS, a local band and was asked to become their lead singer- a position which he gladly accepted. During this time, his love for singing and music grew tremendously and he started to also develop an interest in songwriting.
Early Releases
In 1989, ELJAI released the EP Give Your Loving To Me, in his native country, Belize. The song, written by ELJAI, sky rocketed on the charts and introduced him as a major artist. ELJAI continued to grow and develop his fan base. Later that year ELJAI was asked by a friend to be a guest artist on the Pupa Curly’s “Free Mandela single. In the early 90s Carl MacGregor, the producer of his first EP, introduced ELJAI to Kerry Gordy, the son of the legendary founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy. After the meeting, the group Belize was formed with ELJAI, Carl and Delly McGregor.
Connect With Eljai
ELJAI and Belize continued to hone their writing skills. They were soon signed to Prince’s Paisley Park label where they recorded their first album. Belize was later signed to Warner Brothers where they wrote and released “I’m Looking Out For You,” the theme song for the TV show, Real Stories Of The Highway Patrol.
His debut CD, Da Rebirth was recorded in 2006 with the production help of musician / producer Fabian Cooke (Born Jamericans / Ziggy Marley / Lion King soundtrack) and master drummer, Carlton “Santa” Davis (Peter Tosh, Soul Syndicate, Ziggy Marley). The single “Blessed” was a big hit that year and later rerecorded with the help of the popular dancehall artist Capleton aka ‘The Prophet.’ Another song collaboration and video with General Degree “Down In The Wilderness” gained a lot of chart and media attention.
The inspiration for Sweet Belize came from me going back home to Belize after not visiting for a long time. It was like I fell in love with Belize all over again..
Eljai
Entertainer
Eljai believes he has grown considerably since his first album.
“I’m definitely more confident as an artiste, a lot more mature. People who buy this record will hear that,” he said.
“Sweet Belize” Is distributed by Asani Ali Music through Believe Digital Worldwide and is available on all major Digital Platforms.
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