Atiba
If you ever found yourself, in a deep thought sprawled in the back of your most fondest imagination in regards to the ongoing battle of hip-hop music, R&B, Reggae and other
genres of music, and why one specific sound and art form of music is more popular or
appealing to the masses than the other; then ponder no more this distinction is found in
reggae newcomer ATIBA.

The phenomenon of reggae singers belling out such blunt, "in your face lyrics" over a
sultry beat has been intimidating to the hip hop world for years, and with innovative,
ground breaking artist such as ATIBA branding the new face of music, dancehall reggae
is destined to be stronger than ever.

Slip n Slide Records recording artist ATIBA is truly the new sound of "Dancehall" with a
fusion of hip-hop reggae mix, breathing fresh air back into the reggae music scene. Born
in Brooklyn, NY, and relocated with family to Jamaica at the age of 5, the young singer
states that his father was extremely musically inclined and has vivid memories of music
as an art form always being present in his childhood. ATIBA came back to the states at
the age of 15, with a passion for music and firm background on what it takes to create
that "star power essence, ATIBA and his family forged ahead made Orlando their home
in search of a more constant and promising future in the music industry.

"My Father tried his hands in all sorts of occupations to support the family. One of his
greatest was creating a sound system called, "Love Vibration Disco," headed by DJ
Rudolf; it quickly became one of the top sound systems in Jamaica. He cut the first songs
that Beenie Man had ever recorded and introduced him to the industry. Music was always
around. Some of the greatest artists to come out of Jamaica were at my house on a
constant basis."

ATIBA was involved in reggae dancehall music from a very young age, "I sang in a four
part harmony group called "Fate" and then started a group with my sister Malica and
friend Francisco, it was called, "Three The Hard Way" a year after that I was signed to
super producer Rodney Jerkins record label Darkchild Records.

ATIBA quickly became a hot commodity among others in the industry and is noted for
his works with R&B sensation Ray J on hit single entitled "If I Had One Wish". The
inventive singer has also been featured in nationwide publications including Ozone
Magazine, and has performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, alongside Patti
Labelle, Mary Mary, George Clinton, Be Be Winans and more.

ATIBA is hardly an unknown musical figure and is taking on new musical projects and
marking new territory with plans to continue to leave his everlasting score in the
footprints of great reggae musicians before him. Drawing inspiration from legendary
singers such as, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Sam Cooke and more, ATIBA is destined for
quick success in the industry.

When asked about future plans ATIBA, meekly smiles and states that he plans to "make
classic music, and push the culture forward."

ATIBA's upcoming album is definitely guaranteed to be classic, savored and cherished
by all music fans.