Jahdan Blakkamoore was born in Guyana and moved to Brooklyn, NYC when he was young. He became quickly immersed in all the music that city had to offer. As he matured, hip-hop heads came to know know him from his lyrical collaborations with DJ Premier, Afu Ra, Boot Camp Click and Dead Prez. Reggae and Roots fans began to know him from his band, Noble Society, collaborations with Lutan Fyah and Norris Man or his recent collaboration (co-written by Lustre King’s Andrew ‘Moon’ Bain) with Diplo and Switch on their Major Lazer project. Noble Society, received the Best Reggae Album of the year award on iTunes for ‘Take Charge’ in 2008 and Jahdan’s solo debut album ‘Buzzrock Warrior’, released September 15th, 2009, was also voted Best Reggae album of the year on iTunes and the first single, “The General”, was chosen for Song of the Week on National Geographic World Music.
Jahdan Blakkamoore has long made a name for himself as a gifted and inspiring Reggae/Dancehall/Hip Hop/Dubstep artist – both nationally and internationally. His music has been described as “Urban World Music with a message.” Jahdan’s sense of melody, superb song writing skills and ability to effortlessly cross over genres has solidified his status as a relevant artist in Reggae music. Jahdan also wrote the song “Struggla” on Matisyahu’s new album. His verse on the hook of Smiff N Wesson’s classic, “Sound Bwoy Buriell” is still played regularly in clubs around the world and in radio throwback sets on Hot 97 by Funk Master Flex, Mr. C, and others. Jahdan has shared the stage with great artist such as Anthony B, Sizzla, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and many others.
