Meet Reggae Artist Deep Jahi (Jamaica): Artist Spotlight

Deep Jahi Introduction

Born Rushane Sanderson, in rural St. Mary, Deep Jahi was the third of five boys.

Music made a very early appearance in Jahi’s life. Many of his family members also had deep roots in the musical world. Out of all his siblings, family members would give Jahi energy and motivation in the musical realm. This happened before he even developed an interest in music. This early nurturing of his craft only helped him to harness the innate potential within the Singjay.

The Origin of Deep Jahi

Although many people knew him as Decoy, he was not comfortable with the connotation associated with this nickname. During a conversation with a friend, the friend says: “Decoy you know you hold a deep joy”. Rushane loved the ring of it and the appropriateness of its meaning. As a result, he decided to change his pseudonym to Deep Jahi. He states: “Jah is deep within I.”

Around the time he began attending St. Mary High School; Jahi began developing his writing style and deejaying skills. He was taken aback by the amount of support and enthusiasm given by his friends. Fueled by this friends, family and an affinity for creating music, Jahi began to think seriously of entering the professional music world.

Magnum King & Beyond

Following the birth of his first child, Rushane enrolled in the Management and Information Systems Program at Moneague College. While there, his Professors and other dignitaries describe the young singer as a dedicated, deliberate and thoughtful student.

It was during his stint at Moneague College that the budding artist entered the renowned Magnum King and Queens of Dancehall competition. The winning of this competition would introduce Deep Jahi to Jamaica. Since his crowning, Deep Jahi has been actively and diligently building his musical repertoire. Deep Jahi also went on to add many shows such as the internationally known Sting, St. Mary Mi Come From, Ocho Invasion and Galliday Bounce to his portfolio.

Producer and Recording Artiste Serani and Rockstone Media pursued the artiste after his 2012 win on Magnum King and Queens. While with Rockstone Media, Jahi released hits such as “Life Goes On,” “Nuh Punching Bag,” and “Another Murder.”

Discography and What’s to Come

Years after his crowning, Jahi enjoys an overwhelmingly positive response from a loyal audience. He has earned heavy rotation on local or current hits such as “Greatness,” “Heart Crush,” “Conversation,” “Don” and “Harsh Reality.” In addition, Deep Jahi also receives much support from many countries overseas.

Deep Jahi’s latest victory was winning the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Festival with a song entitled “I Love JA”.

In July of 2018, Deep Jahi will be releasing his highly anticipated debut EP, Gifted – which immediately received rave reviews for the title track alone. The official video for the inspiring anthem, “Gifted” is posted below and the single is currently available on digital outlets.

Additionally, Jahi is currently working with Studio Vybs, who worked with him on singles such as “Heart Crush” and “Harsh Reality”. He also featured on the upcoming Love Vibration Riddim (Upsetta Records x Loud City), and more!