Ras IBA

 Ras Iba hails from St. Croix U.S.Virgin Islands, and began his musical career in 2001. That year Ras Iba recorded several songs with Bambú Station that were selected for their award-winning compilation "Talkin' Roots - Volume I". Ras Iba's song "Chant" was selected as the lead track and helped usher in a globally recognized talent pool of artists from the Virgin Islands. Ras Iba's song was heavily rotated throughout the United States and Caribbean helping to solidify "Talkin' Roots I" as a modern classic. Mt. Nebo Records launched “Jah Lion (Children of the Nile),” Ras Iba's debut album on July 1, 2003 which has generated outstanding reviews and critical acclaim from industry experts, radio personalities and reggae fans alike. Since the release of his first album, Ras Iba has traveled all over the world spreading his message of righteous living, morality, world peace and unity. Ras Iba's tours has taken him to Hawaii, Israel, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, and all across the U.S. He has made appearances at many festivals including Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, Monteray Bay Reggae Fest, Ja sound European Reggae fest, Cheimsee Reggae fest, Hamm Reggae fest and many more. Ras Iba has released his highly anticpated sophomore album, "Many Lives" in August of 2006, and his third album “Matsahyel“ in Janurary of 2010. These albums contains many great songs and improves further on his first album. Ras Iba's honesty and life-approach also comes out solid in his presentation and his songs are filled with harmonies and call-and-response lyrics, which are always engaging to the audience. Distinct, interesting, harmonious!!