Souljah Fyah

Artist Information

Janaya Ellis - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass

Bongbeimi Nfor - Congas/Percussion, Vocals

2Tall Paul - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Bass

Dorant Ricketts - Drums, vocals

Biography

"Souljah Fyah showed up in top form, inspirational leader Janaya Ellis setting the room on fire with her heartfelt presence and constant call for positive action. . . . Ellis' tiny frame practically raised from the ground, glowing as her wild, dreadlocked mane spiraled around her head, following the beat.

As the night went on, and sweat poured from every pore, Souljah Fyah solidified their reputation as one of the most dedicated and beloved local acts around . . . the supreme leaders of Edmonton's reggae scene."
performance review, SEE Magazine, January 2006

Souljah Fyah is a high-energy female fronted Reggae band out of Edmonton with a wicked stage show. Janaya "Sista J" Ellis is the lead vocalist and bassist, and is backed by a solid ensemble of multi talanted reggae musicians.

The music combines African percussion, sweet harmonies and heavy basslines to produce their soulful sound.
Souljah Fyah's sophomore CD (produced by IBO at Smokey Room Productions) "Truth Will Reveal" will be released in Spring 2007.

Souljah Fyah opened for Morgan Heritage in March 2007, and opened for Mikey Dread in 2005 and 2006.

Souljah Fyah performed to critical acclaim at the Calgary International Reggae Festival in 2005. They have been showcased at Cariwest in Edmonton, AB, Carifest in Calgary, AB, and receive generous airplay on several local radio stations as well as CBC radio.

Front woman Sista J's single entitled "Feel Like Smiling" produced by IBO (Kindread), is featured on the soon to be released compilation CD by Smokey Room Productions. This CD will feature many other great Canadian Reggae artistes, both male and female.

Souljah Fyah's Abundance of Good will be one of two female reggae tracks to appear on an upcoming Canadian Reggae compilation, produced by Canadian Reggae World.

They have performed hundreds of shows in and around Edmonton. Their live performance is always a treat so be ready to dance when Sista J and Souljah Fyah hit the stage!

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Discography

Souljah Fyah receives generous airplay on CBC RADIO, CKUA (Edmonton), CJSR (Edmonton) as well as having been named "Album of the Month" in Amsterdam and Belgium.