Eljai Scores His Third Number One Hit From His Album I Know
Eljai has scored his third number one single. “For You”, produced by Jahmix Entertainment, has taken the top position on the New York Reggae chart. It recently peaked at number two on the South Florida Reggae chart.
Locally in Jamaica, “For You” topped the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 25 Reggae chart a few weeks ago. In a release to the media, the California based singer said the song had exceeded his expectations.
“I’m extremely humbled by the continued support of radio. My aim has always been to make a connection to fans of reggae music worldwide’, Eljai noted.
No Stranger To The Charts
Eljai’s previous chart topping singles include Don’t Leave, The Leaders and Blessed featuring Capleton. Last year he released the successful EP titled 24/7. The title track also reached number one on the charts. His most recent studio album I Know was released in 2010.
ELJAI was born Lloyd Carlton McFarlane Jr. in Belize City, Belize. Soon after, his family moved to the countryside where most of his early years were spent. ELJAI has always been known for his humble and kind ways, joyous laughter and his spiritual enlightening conversations. At the age of five, ELJAI’s family moved back to Belize City where he attended the Ebenezer Primary School Here he met new friends and discovered his hidden musical talent.
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.
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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.
Music is my life, Music is all that I know. From the time I have know myself, I have always been doing music. Without music I would be lost.
Eljai
Musical Artist
ELJAI had another breakthrough year in 2008 performing on the Caribbean Sea Breeze Festival in California, Panamanian Reggae Festival in New York, Chicago Park Festival and Labor Day Fest in Los Angeles. He hit the Jamaican charts for the very first time with his first single “Don’t Leave”. The video was number one on R.E.T.V. MVP Top 10 Reggae Charts and bubbling on CVM Hitlist Top 5 Reggae Charts. “Don’t Leave” was released as a single distributed by TADs International and the rhythm entitled ‘Drop It’ is produced by Flava on the No Doubt Label. Other artistes featured on the rhythm includes Reggae giants Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Jah Cure, Etana, Chuck Fenda, Morgan Heritage, and Lutan Fyah.
ELJAI’s sophomore CD release I Know studio was released worldwide in early 2010. The first single/video “The Leaders” reached #1 on the Jamaican Weekly Music Countdown Reggae Singles Chart, # 1 on Virgin Island Reggae Chart, #1 in Italy and Holland (plus Top 5 on the New York and So. Florida Charts).
Now his third number one hit “For You” on the album “I Know” is distributed by Asani Ali Music through their parent company Believe Digital Worldwide and can be found on all major digital platforms.
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