Jahaziel (rapper)

Jahaziel Micah Ben Elliott (born 26 July 1976), known mononymously as Jahaziel, is a British musician who primarily specialises in hip hop music. He has released two studio albums, Ready to Live in 2007 and Heads Up in 2013. Along with these, Jahaziel released a mixtape called The Still Living Mixtape in 2011.

Jahaziel
Birth nameJahaziel Micah Ben Elliott
Born (1976-07-26) 26 July 1976
London, England
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2007–present
LabelsPreacha Boy, Xist, Malaco

Early life

Jahaziel was raised in Elephant and Castle, London, England, where he was involved in the gang drug business, while he was in his early-teenage years.[1][2][3][4][5] He was stabbed by an assailant, who tried to burgle the residence he was watching.[1] His secondary schools changed on five occasions, due to his gang activity, and run-ins with law enforcement.[1] Jahaziel went to church circa 1994, when he was about 18 years old, and this is where he became a Christian.[1]

Music career

He started his music career in 2007 with the studio album, Ready to Live, that was released by Preacha Boy Records, on 28 August 2007.[6][7] The subsequent release, a mixtape, The Still Livin' Mixtape, on 3 May 2011.[8] His second studio album, Heads Up, was released on 19 November 2013, with Xist Music and Malaco Records.[9][10]

Personal life

He married Nadine Steele on 28 May 2005, where they reside in London, England, with their daughter.

In 2015 Elliott announced through Instagram that he no longer professed Christianity, stating that he had become disillusioned to its teachings.[11]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Ready to Live (28 August 2007, Preacha Boy)
  • Heads Up (19 November 2013, Xist/Malaco)
Mixtape
  • The Still Livin' Mixtape (3 May 2011)

References
  1. Martin, Susanne (27 May 2008). "Jahaziel: Delivered from gang culture to be a radical rapper for Christ". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. Cummings, Tony (19 January 2014). "Jahaziel: The award-winning rapper returns with 'Heads Up' album". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  3. "Songwriter/Composer: ELLIOTT JAHAZIEL MICAH BEN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  4. Cbetta (20 December 2007). "Director: Jahaziel Elliott". Sound-Mind Music Limited. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  5. "Sound-Mind Music Limited". Find the Data. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  6. Martin, Ian (27 September 2007). "Review: Ready To Live – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  7. "Review – Jahaziel – Ready To Live". Rapzilla. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  8. Hayes, Steve (29 June 2011). "Review: The Still Livin' Mixtape – Jahaziel". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  9. Burkhardt, Marcus (1 December 2013). "Jahaziel, "Heads Up" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  10. Ryan, Mark (18 November 2013). "Real Life Rapped". New Release Today. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  11. Jahaziel (jahazielmusic) (22 December 2015). "It may take me longer to get to the top but that's because I'm carrying my self-respect with me". Instagram. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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