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In 1977, Castafari (Andre Collins) was born in Falmouth Trelawney and raised with family members between St. James and Somerton District, 12 miles away from Montego Bay Jamaica, and being from the countryside; music was his only refuge. While growing up in a Christian home, all Reggae music was looked upon as forbidden music. Castafari was inspired by musicians such as Pappa San, Wolf Man, Free I, and Lieutenant Stichie because of their extreme styles and flavor. He was attracted to the innovative music, their creative, edgy material and risky content challenged the Jamaican culture and norms of the western world.
Reggae music surrounded Castafari; in the streets, school, playgrounds, even at night as he rested his head. He could feel the vibration of neighbors’ sound systems vibrating through the bedroom window. “My grandmother's sewing room is still my favorite room, because that is the only place where I could listen to my music loudly growing up.” As a youth, Castafari was notorious for locking himself in this room, for this is where all his dreams began. To some of his elders it was a bother, but for Casta (as he is known by friends and family) those were the things that brought him true joy.
Strongly following in the footsteps of Jamaican Reggae legends, Castafari first started performing at the tender age of 8 years old and professionally at the age of 14. His first major performance was in 1997 in Hartford, CT where he supported headliners Busta Rhymes, Beenie Man and many other artists. “I felt connected with the audience, and they gave me a great response even when I wasn’t well known in their community.” Since then Castafari has performed with many more talented artists such as, Elephant man, Baby Sham, Junior Reid, Anthony B and Capleton. In the last year, he has performed from the East Cast to the West Coast in various venues and reggae festivals with Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, Half Pint, Sanchez, Mr. Vegas, Freddie McGregor, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths, Leroy Sibbles, Mikey Spice and many more talented artists.
The name Castafari “literally came together” through a loving neighbor’s nickname. She was like a mother to him and whenever she called him Casta it always gave him a good feeling. The ending of his name came from His Imperial Majesty Hale Selassie I. Many social friends have always made reference to him as the king, and he considers this to be a great honor. “Music is life, without music I wouldn’t be here. Through it, I can offer new ideas and outlooks on many of life’s situations we take so lightly; that’s important, that’s real.”
Castafari graduated U-Mass Amherst in 1999 with a degree in Communications and Theatre Arts. As a self-proclaimed thinker, producer, artist, songwriter and entrepreneur, he has unleashed the singles "They Don't Like It", " So lovely”, and "Steal My Joy", “Million Bucks”, “100%”, and a new single, “World So Small”, which embodies the sentiments of the struggles of people throughout this planet in the face of oppression and war.
Lyrically, Castafari has the strength of a lion and the pace of a cheetah. He puts 100% of himself into all his projects. Not only is Castafari interested in personal growth, he is also deeply committed in ameliorating his community. He expanded his vision by opening a high-tech recording studio, called Hit Quarters Studios (www.HitQmusic.com), located in Boston, which serves as a place where inner city kids can develop creatively and make their dreams come true.
Castafari was in Viet Nam for a month on a tour and filmed his new music video, “Up B4 Sunrise” in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The video is available on YouTube and on his website www.CastafariMusic.com. The album entitled, “Just Life” was digitally released on Castafari’s birthday May 28, 2011, including iTunes and other digital stores.
In 1977, Castafari (Andre Collins) was born in Falmouth Trelawney and raised with family members between St. James and Somerton District, 12 miles away from Montego Bay Jamaica, and being from the countryside; music was his only refuge. While growing up in a Christian home, all Reggae music was looked upon as forbidden music. Castafari was inspired by musicians such as Pappa San, Wolf Man, Free I, and Lieutenant Stichie because of their extreme styles and flavor. He was attracted to the innovative music, their creative, edgy material and risky content challenged the Jamaican culture and norms of the western world.
Reggae music surrounded Castafari; in the streets, school, playgrounds, even at night as he rested his head. He could feel the vibration of neighbors’ sound systems vibrating through the bedroom window. “My grandmother's sewing room is still my favorite room, because that is the only place where I could listen to my music loudly growing up.” As a youth, Castafari was notorious for locking himself in this room, for this is where all his dreams began. To some of his elders it was a bother, but for Casta (as he is known by friends and family) those were the things that brought him true joy.
Canada - and "Hands in the Air", was a number one tune in Bermuda. His debut album "Rock the World" was released on, VP Records/ Digital B Records in 1996.
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