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“Music saved my life and success didn’t come over night” With legends like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Bob Marley as influences “Tamrat Shifta Mason,” professionally known as "Shifta" arrived on the evening of Valentine’s Day in Miami. With his life yo-yoing between Miami and Jamaica his unique blend of Jamaican music with the influence of American culture became his trademark. His star started rising with his release of EP 'Do You Wanna?’ recorded in collaboration with Japanese star Che’nelle. The EP climbed into the top 10 in the billboard charts and No.1 in the iTunes charts. Shifta has toured across South America, Africa, Asia and USA and Europe in 2016 and into 2017 playing to audiences who could not get enough of his blend of music in the dancehall and reggae genres. He is always very ‘hands on’ and write his songs on his own because he believe his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
But it was nearly all over before it started for the two-year-old Shifta when he fell into a lake. Luckily he was recused! Shifta was influenced a lot by his parents. His mother was a very soft-spoken sweet lady and in contrast his father came from hard knocks and did not put up with any BS. Shifta was one of eight children, and his parents’ favourite, although they divorced when he was still very young.
Shifta spent his summers in Jamaica with his father soaking in the vibe the music and the unique culture of the island. He travelled with his father from Africa to South America keeping his ears open and his beat real. He is an Ethiopian name and means rebel fighter and as a musician Shifta has lived up to his name fighting his way to success. In a house that was always the house that kids wanted to hang out, Shifta was developing his style. Shifta partied a lot at school, acting as DJ himself. Despite not having the strongest academic record Shifta rocked college and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and was ready to start his entertainment company Timeless Entertainment.
Shifta's father discovered some of his generations biggest reggae acts in the 90's such as Lady Saw, Reggie Stepper, General Degree and many more that he promoted through his Piper record company.
Shifta started Timeless in 2003. It threw banging events and eventually morphed into a record company led by Daddy Fras aka Pipper. The CEO Rasheed Ali, aka Fresh Timeless was Shifta’s God brother and they had gorwn up together. Before Shifta came on board, Fresh ran the company with his father, daddy Fras.
Shifta knows that like every other industry, the music industry has a lot people who resent success and taking criticism is par for the course, on everything. He’s always up for the fight to defend his success and his music! He says his success is due to the fact that reggae music is everywhere and people love the culture behind the music. He went through a wild period but says that it was actually that time that saved his life. At the age of 18 he was arrested and looking at serious charges which could have seen him banged up for a long time. He went to prison for a year where he says that God gave him a second chance at life. Shifta wrote a new song every day and vowed that when he got out, he would take his music seriously. Shifta says music saved him and gave him the chance to bring his music to the world.
“My belief is that you should never regret what you have done, only regret what you didn't do. Everything happens for a reason, I'm a strong believer in that. Many people feel I should have been bigger as an artist for the amount time I’ve been doing it but I'm happy with my accomplishments and look forward to many more. The time it's taken me to achieve success has only made me more aware and given me valuable knowledge about the business.” Shifta
Shifta is a lover boy and was married on his birthday, Valentines Day after meeting his wife at a party in Jamaica. The marriage did not last and they divorced. Shifta has a son of 10 from his first marriage and a daughter who is 5. He says his children are his constant inspiration and the most important people in his life.
Shifta works with writers mainly Bazra God but he is always very ‘hands on’ because his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
With his own very definite views on life and faith, music and love the tattoo on his right arm says it all:
"Only God can judge me "
“Music saved my life and success didn’t come over night” With legends like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Bob Marley as influences “Tamrat Shifta Mason,” professionally known as "Shifta" arrived on the evening of Valentine’s Day in Miami. With his life yo-yoing between Miami and Jamaica his unique blend of Jamaican music with the influence of American culture became his trademark. His star started rising with his release of EP 'Do You Wanna?’ recorded in collaboration with Japanese star Che’nelle. The EP climbed into the top 10 in the billboard charts and No.1 in the iTunes charts. Shifta has toured across South America, Africa, Asia and USA and Europe in 2016 and into 2017 playing to audiences who could not get enough of his blend of music in the dancehall and reggae genres. He is always very ‘hands on’ and write his songs on his own because he believe his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
But it was nearly all over before it started for the two-year-old Shifta when he fell into a lake. Luckily he was recused! Shifta was influenced a lot by his parents. His mother was a very soft-spoken sweet lady and in contrast his father came from hard knocks and did not put up with any BS. Shifta was one of eight children, and his parents’ favourite, although they divorced when he was still very young.
Shifta spent his summers in Jamaica with his father soaking in the vibe the music and the unique culture of the island. He travelled with his father from Africa to South America keeping his ears open and his beat real. He is an Ethiopian name and means rebel fighter and as a musician Shifta has lived up to his name fighting his way to success. In a house that was always the house that kids wanted to hang out, Shifta was developing his style. Shifta partied a lot at school, acting as DJ himself. Despite not having the strongest academic record Shifta rocked college and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and was ready to start his entertainment company Timeless Entertainment.
Shifta's father discovered some of his generations biggest reggae acts in the 90's such as Lady Saw, Reggie Stepper, General Degree and many more that he promoted through his Piper record company.
Shifta started Timeless in 2003. It threw banging events and eventually morphed into a record company led by Daddy Fras aka Pipper. The CEO Rasheed Ali, aka Fresh Timeless was Shifta’s God brother and they had gorwn up together. Before Shifta came on board, Fresh ran the company with his father, daddy Fras.
Shifta knows that like every other industry, the music industry has a lot people who resent success and taking criticism is par for the course, on everything. He’s always up for the fight to defend his success and his music! He says his success is due to the fact that reggae music is everywhere and people love the culture behind the music. He went through a wild period but says that it was actually that time that saved his life. At the age of 18 he was arrested and looking at serious charges which could have seen him banged up for a long time. He went to prison for a year where he says that God gave him a second chance at life. Shifta wrote a new song every day and vowed that when he got out, he would take his music seriously. Shifta says music saved him and gave him the chance to bring his music to the world.
“My belief is that you should never regret what you have done, only regret what you didn't do. Everything happens for a reason, I'm a strong believer in that. Many people feel I should have been bigger as an artist for the amount time I’ve been doing it but I'm happy with my accomplishments and look forward to many more. The time it's taken me to achieve success has only made me more aware and given me valuable knowledge about the business.” Shifta
Shifta is a lover boy and was married on his birthday, Valentines Day after meeting his wife at a party in Jamaica. The marriage did not last and they divorced. Shifta has a son of 10 from his first marriage and a daughter who is 5. He says his children are his constant inspiration and the most important people in his life.
Shifta works with writers mainly Bazra God but he is always very ‘hands on’ because his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
With his own very definite views on life and faith, music and love the tattoo on his right arm says it all:
"Only God can judge me "
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Genres:
Fusion, Reggae, Dancehall
Hometown:
Miami, Florida
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About Shifta
#Shifta
“Music saved my life and success didn’t come over night” With legends like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Bob Marley as influences “Tamrat Shifta Mason,” professionally known as "Shifta" arrived on the evening of Valentine’s Day in Miami. With his life yo-yoing between Miami and Jamaica his unique blend of Jamaican music with the influence of American culture became his trademark. His star started rising with his release of EP 'Do You Wanna?’ recorded in collaboration with Japanese star Che’nelle. The EP climbed into the top 10 in the billboard charts and No.1 in the iTunes charts. Shifta has toured across South America, Africa, Asia and USA and Europe in 2016 and into 2017 playing to audiences who could not get enough of his blend of music in the dancehall and reggae genres. He is always very ‘hands on’ and write his songs on his own because he believe his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
But it was nearly all over before it started for the two-year-old Shifta when he fell into a lake. Luckily he was recused! Shifta was influenced a lot by his parents. His mother was a very soft-spoken sweet lady and in contrast his father came from hard knocks and did not put up with any BS. Shifta was one of eight children, and his parents’ favourite, although they divorced when he was still very young.
Shifta spent his summers in Jamaica with his father soaking in the vibe the music and the unique culture of the island. He travelled with his father from Africa to South America keeping his ears open and his beat real. He is an Ethiopian name and means rebel fighter and as a musician Shifta has lived up to his name fighting his way to success. In a house that was always the house that kids wanted to hang out, Shifta was developing his style. Shifta partied a lot at school, acting as DJ himself. Despite not having the strongest academic record Shifta rocked college and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and was ready to start his entertainment company Timeless Entertainment.
Shifta's father discovered some of his generations biggest reggae acts in the 90's such as Lady Saw, Reggie Stepper, General Degree and many more that he promoted through his Piper record company.
Shifta started Timeless in 2003. It threw banging events and eventually morphed into a record company led by Daddy Fras aka Pipper. The CEO Rasheed Ali, aka Fresh Timeless was Shifta’s God brother and they had gorwn up together. Before Shifta came on board, Fresh ran the company with his father, daddy Fras.
Shifta knows that like every other industry, the music industry has a lot people who resent success and taking criticism is par for the course, on everything. He’s always up for the fight to defend his success and his music! He says his success is due to the fact that reggae music is everywhere and people love the culture behind the music. He went through a wild period but says that it was actually that time that saved his life. At the age of 18 he was arrested and looking at serious charges which could have seen him banged up for a long time. He went to prison for a year where he says that God gave him a second chance at life. Shifta wrote a new song every day and vowed that when he got out, he would take his music seriously. Shifta says music saved him and gave him the chance to bring his music to the world.
“My belief is that you should never regret what you have done, only regret what you didn't do. Everything happens for a reason, I'm a strong believer in that. Many people feel I should have been bigger as an artist for the amount time I’ve been doing it but I'm happy with my accomplishments and look forward to many more. The time it's taken me to achieve success has only made me more aware and given me valuable knowledge about the business.” Shifta
Shifta is a lover boy and was married on his birthday, Valentines Day after meeting his wife at a party in Jamaica. The marriage did not last and they divorced. Shifta has a son of 10 from his first marriage and a daughter who is 5. He says his children are his constant inspiration and the most important people in his life.
Shifta works with writers mainly Bazra God but he is always very ‘hands on’ because his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
With his own very definite views on life and faith, music and love the tattoo on his right arm says it all:
"Only God can judge me "
“Music saved my life and success didn’t come over night” With legends like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Bob Marley as influences “Tamrat Shifta Mason,” professionally known as "Shifta" arrived on the evening of Valentine’s Day in Miami. With his life yo-yoing between Miami and Jamaica his unique blend of Jamaican music with the influence of American culture became his trademark. His star started rising with his release of EP 'Do You Wanna?’ recorded in collaboration with Japanese star Che’nelle. The EP climbed into the top 10 in the billboard charts and No.1 in the iTunes charts. Shifta has toured across South America, Africa, Asia and USA and Europe in 2016 and into 2017 playing to audiences who could not get enough of his blend of music in the dancehall and reggae genres. He is always very ‘hands on’ and write his songs on his own because he believe his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
But it was nearly all over before it started for the two-year-old Shifta when he fell into a lake. Luckily he was recused! Shifta was influenced a lot by his parents. His mother was a very soft-spoken sweet lady and in contrast his father came from hard knocks and did not put up with any BS. Shifta was one of eight children, and his parents’ favourite, although they divorced when he was still very young.
Shifta spent his summers in Jamaica with his father soaking in the vibe the music and the unique culture of the island. He travelled with his father from Africa to South America keeping his ears open and his beat real. He is an Ethiopian name and means rebel fighter and as a musician Shifta has lived up to his name fighting his way to success. In a house that was always the house that kids wanted to hang out, Shifta was developing his style. Shifta partied a lot at school, acting as DJ himself. Despite not having the strongest academic record Shifta rocked college and received a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and was ready to start his entertainment company Timeless Entertainment.
Shifta's father discovered some of his generations biggest reggae acts in the 90's such as Lady Saw, Reggie Stepper, General Degree and many more that he promoted through his Piper record company.
Shifta started Timeless in 2003. It threw banging events and eventually morphed into a record company led by Daddy Fras aka Pipper. The CEO Rasheed Ali, aka Fresh Timeless was Shifta’s God brother and they had gorwn up together. Before Shifta came on board, Fresh ran the company with his father, daddy Fras.
Shifta knows that like every other industry, the music industry has a lot people who resent success and taking criticism is par for the course, on everything. He’s always up for the fight to defend his success and his music! He says his success is due to the fact that reggae music is everywhere and people love the culture behind the music. He went through a wild period but says that it was actually that time that saved his life. At the age of 18 he was arrested and looking at serious charges which could have seen him banged up for a long time. He went to prison for a year where he says that God gave him a second chance at life. Shifta wrote a new song every day and vowed that when he got out, he would take his music seriously. Shifta says music saved him and gave him the chance to bring his music to the world.
“My belief is that you should never regret what you have done, only regret what you didn't do. Everything happens for a reason, I'm a strong believer in that. Many people feel I should have been bigger as an artist for the amount time I’ve been doing it but I'm happy with my accomplishments and look forward to many more. The time it's taken me to achieve success has only made me more aware and given me valuable knowledge about the business.” Shifta
Shifta is a lover boy and was married on his birthday, Valentines Day after meeting his wife at a party in Jamaica. The marriage did not last and they divorced. Shifta has a son of 10 from his first marriage and a daughter who is 5. He says his children are his constant inspiration and the most important people in his life.
Shifta works with writers mainly Bazra God but he is always very ‘hands on’ because his music always needs to be true expression of himself and his thoughts.
With his own very definite views on life and faith, music and love the tattoo on his right arm says it all:
"Only God can judge me "
Show More
Genres:
Fusion, Reggae, Dancehall
Hometown:
Miami, Florida
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