JAH BAMI |

Damian Marvin Walters was born in Trinidad and Tobago. He is better known to his fans as Jah Bami meaning ‘Jah Take Me’, an influential entertainer, vocalist and song writer making conscious music that teaches his listeners while giving them a sound to move to. His musical style embodies a mix between reggae and soca pulling influence from hip-hop and R&B. Jah Bami’s unique sound and personality has taken him around the world and back as a host for Viacom’s, MTV Caribbean network TEMPO. Weekly Jah Bami introduced trail blazers in the music and entertainment industries throughout the Caribbean into more than 5 million homes around the world, making him one of the most recognizable faces in the Caribbean today. Jah Bami, trained to play and write music, he mastered instruments including the steelpan, guitar, piano, and drums, which later helped him organize full orchestra ensembles later on in life. At age 17 he earned himself a music scholarship at the University of the West Indies where he led his school to become School Panorama Champions. Jah Bami also played with “Exodus Steel Orchestra” who was National Panorama Champions four years in a row. In 2000 he made his official move to New York, making Brooklyn his home. During his time in New York he began to embrace ‘Rastafari’ and a Japanese label “Thello Entertainment’ recognized his unique sound and (astonishing) performance style. Thello Entertainment quickly invited him to join them on a year long Japanese tour alongside other reggae super stars including Wayne Wonder and Ky-Mani Marley. His Japanese fans supported his vision and ability to sound almost religious, birthed his name Jah Bami. He continues to grow his success around the world producing chart topping hits in continuous rotation throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.