Jahvillani | |
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| Jahvillani in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 September 1994 Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| Genres | Dancehall, Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, deejay |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | VP Records, YGF Records |
| Website | Jahvillani Official Website |
Jahvillani, born Dujon Mario Edwards (8 September 1994), is a Jamaican and dancehall artist from Great Pond, St. Ann, a parish in Jamaica. He has two sisters and was raised by a single parent. [3] [4] [5]
As a student, Jahvillani started writing verses. He decided that he would perform under the moniker "Jahvillani," a name forged through thinking about balance. He grew up listening to dancehall stars such as Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Sizzla, and he was heavily influenced by Buju Banton, Vybz Kartel and Shabba Ranks, and also a book The 48 Laws of Power . [6] Jahvillani decided to pursue a career in music right after high school which was in 2011, and started voicing on tracks around 2013. His first songs, "Badda Dan Dem" was released in 2013. It was produced by YGF Records, a St.Ann record label. [7] [8] Jahvillani is best known for his hits "Wileside Government," "Clarks Pon Foot," "Nuh Reason," "Weh Dem Ago Do," and "Rubberband". [9] [10] Jahvillani is expected to release his first EP, Dirt To Bentley this year. The first single from the EP, "First Class Flight" featuring Prince Swanny, premiered on Complex in June 2020. [11] The EP "Dirt to Bentley" was expanded into an album comprising 13 tracks and was released on July 9, 2021. [12]
Dujon Edwards was born in 1994 in Jamaica
Jahvillani who is now 26 year old after recently celebrating his birthday on September 8th
Music was something Jahvillani (real name Dujon Mario Edwards) always aspired to do professionally, even though he graduated from Ocho Rios High School with seven passes at CSEC level. .
His first song, Badda Dan Dem, was released six years ago. It was produced by Y G F Records, a St Ann label for which he continues to record.
Jahvillani has one of the hottest songs in Jamaica with Wileside Government. It has racked up over five million views on YouTube and is currently riding local charts. Some of his other songs, such as Clarks Pon Foot, Nuh Reason, and Weh Dem Ago Do, are also hot in the streets.
He's best known for his hits like "Clarks Pon Foot," "Nuh Reason," and "Rubberband."
Jahvillani is expected to release his first EP, Dirt To Bentley, soon,
His first song, Badda Dan Dem, was released six years ago. It was produced by Y G F Records, a St Ann label for which he continues to record.