Reggae Music's Royal Empress Queen Ifrica

Conscious, roots reggae audio has always been a male-dominated genre, so it can be challenging for female artists to break via into the best.�But this "Fyah Muma" (Fire Mom), the royal Rastafarian empress recognized as Queen Ifrica, is definitely setting a blistering speed to getting to be the foremost feminine in this arena. Hallelujah - we've been waiting for her for too prolonged!��

Born Ventrice Latora Morgan in Spanish City, Jamaica, on March twenty five, 1975, this daughter of Ska king, Derrick Morgan, was raised in rural Jamaica. She was nicknamed Ifrica by her mom who imagined her deal with was formed like a map of Africa. Queen Ifrica burst onto the reggae scene in 1995 when she done in, and won by a landslide, a Montego Bay expertise contest. In 1998, Tony Rebel recognized her presents and her high quality andinvited her to join his Flames Production household. Now, Queen Ifrica is making use of her considerable hereditary abilities to support restore the cultural vibes to reggae new music and to Jamaica as a whole.��

Her commanding stage presence, strong self-confidence, and her delightful voice and dynamic performances have developed a demand for her on the global reggae scene as well. She has toured extensively and been warmly obtained during the U.S. and Europe, appearing at festivals this kind of as Summer season Jam (Germany, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008), Reggae on the River (California, 2006), One Adore Festival Tour (US, 2006), Sierra Nevada Globe Songs Festival (California, 2007), Reggae Sundance Festival (Holland, 2007, 2008), Ragga Muffins Festival (California, 2007, 2008), Rototom Sunsplash (Italy, 2007, 2008), Montreal Worldwide Reggae Festival (Montreal, 2007), Uppsala Reggae Festival (Sweden, 2008), Anthems of Enjoy (Trinidad, 2008) and the Millennium Countdown (Bahamas, 2008). She has shared the stage with the legendary Abyssinians, Black Uhuru, Gregory Isaacs, Buju Banton, Culture, Sly & Robbie, Burning Spear and a host of other folks. This mom of two also mesmerized a hometown audience in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with her fiery performance at the 2008 Reggae Sumfest. Going to nearly every single continent, she would like to perform in Africa in the approaching year.��

Stirring up controversy and social awareness by addressing topics like incest and youngster molestation, Queen Ifrica statements to discover inspiration for her songs in the individuals she meets whilst doing neighborhood outreach function.�She believes she was put here for a special purpose - to do her part for all the struggling people in the entire world. Her songs are uplifting, teaching us to enjoy lifestyle and to look for answers wherever there are problems. Some of her part types in the business have been Sister Carol, Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths.��

Sometimes drawingon her own individual experiences, this mother of two has coated religious discrimination in Natty Fi Increase, Jamaica's violence and negativity in Randy, a poignant rage versus gangster violence in Boxers and Stockings, the discomfort of misplaced adore in Goodbye Love, downtrodden communities living in poverty in Zinc Fence, domestic violence in Beneath the Waist, incest and little one molestation in Daddy Don't Touch Me There, and the potential risks of Jamaica's latest skin bleaching trend in Mi Nah Rub. This Rasta Empress does not shy away from social commentaries. She proves you can sing about anything it just has to be accomplished with class.��

Bold and vibrant, sweet and sultry, Queen Ifrica's voice and delivery have enhanced over the a long time. She fills arenas with beauty and constructive vibes while sharing with us her brand of socially uplifting culture music. She exemplifies what consciousness blended with expertise can obtain and proves herself to be a great instance for all females.

We desire to see a follow-up studio album from the Fyah Muma in 2009. May well her wisdom and morals and fact keep with her and her meteoric rise keep on!��