Widely considered one of the most talented and innovative hip-hop artists in the UK, Jahaziel has been causing a stir on the music scene for almost a decade.

Jahaziel initially built a name for himself featuring on tracks with major artists including Lemar, Craig David, and US R&B singer Monica. For an extensive period he was the choice rapper for leading UK production outfit Blacksmith before stepping out to begin creating his own path. He was courted by major record labels, yet could not compromise his lyrics in exchange for mainstream success.

Jahaziel featured heavily on the live circuit, co-founding the London hip-hop collective Zion Noiz. To date, Jahaziel has also made a guest appearance on two tracks for Daniel Bedingfield’s platinum-selling and Grammy nominated album ‘Gotta Get Thru This’. Furthermore he has appeared on stage with gospel greats, including Kim Burrell and platinum-selling US Gospel artist Kirk Franklin, while having collaborated with UK artists Four Kornerz and Raymond & Co.

Defining his music as God-inspired, it includes the gospel message, yet also deals with real life issues of the human experience. Jahaziel is a man on a mission, his lyrics speaking deep truths and resulting in being a positive force. Recognising music as a powerful communicative tool, Jahaziel knows the hip-hop genre is a language many understand, and it especially strikes a chord with this generation.

All these factors led to Jahaziel winning two Oasis awards in 2006; Best Male and Best Holy Hip Hop Artist. It proved to be a pivotal year as he also featured on ‘The New Sound of Gospel’ album, his first official release. Jahaziel’s first track ‘You Got Yours’ can be found on the compilation which features some of the very best in US & UK contemporary Gospel music. 

Since then Jahaziel has been working relentlessly in the studio to complete his debut album ‘Ready To Live’, in which he has worked with producers such as GP and Endurance, while collaborating with upcoming artists S.O. and Sister Jones in addition to the established Raymond and Co.