"Maturity is gained from the mind and not age. Therefore if you want to do something positive in your life and/or others, do not be discouraged when people say 'you're too young or old to do that'" - Rujizzle
JayArr is a reggae singer/songwriter born in Sierra Leone and has been residing in the US since 1989. While attending high school in Silver Spring MD, he joined a reggae band where he honed his skills. During a vacation to Sierra Leone in 2004, JayArr recorded two songs “Rise Up Salone" and "Gonna Miss You" featuring the Jungle Leaders, a talented group of guys with conscious reggae vibes. These two songs were featured on Jungle Leader’s "Same Soup" Album released in 2005. JayArr then went on to record "Back Stabber" featuring Jungle Leaders' own Funky Freddy – a song inspired by his struggle with dealing with disappointments from his trusted and close friends.
JayArr has performed at sold out venues in Sierra Leone, the UK and in the USA. He released his new album “Here 2 Stay” to a sold out audience in one of Washington DC’s premiere night clubs Zanzibar on The Waterfront on 28 March 2009. JayArr performed with Maxi Priest and Beniton the Menace at the same venue to a sold out audience on Oct. 3 2009. JayArr also performed with the late Gregory Isaacs “The Cool Ruler” on July 3, 2010 at Zanzibar on The Waterfront.
JayArr's debut album "Born Sierra Leonean" has sold over 10,000 copies through his self managed production and distribution company LYOA Incorporated. Songs on the album, Born Sierra Leonean, relay messages relating to the 10 years of political strife and brutality endured by Sierra Leoneans and also focuses on the continual corrupt practices of the powers that be, lending to the ominous sufferings of innocent men, women and children in Sierra Leone. His second album “Here 2 Stay”, featuring the highly anticipated singles “Here 2 Stay”, “Black Rose”, “Turn Me Loose” and “Call Me JayArr”, was released on 28 March 2009. Both albums are currently available in stores and can be downloaded from iTunes, napster, rhapsody, Verizon, Amazon, etc. Albums and singles can also be purchased online from his official website www.jayarr.com.
He is currently back from the studio working on his third album “African Child); which debuts October 21, 2011. The album features the singles “Rumors Feat. Funky Freddy”, “Secret Lover Feat Angie Morrison”, ”I Really Love U”-A remake of Bunny Mack’s smashing hit in the 60’s and 70’s and of course the album title “African Child”.
Inspirations JayArr is inspired musically by Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Doctor Oloh, Luciano, Beres Hammond to name a few. JayArr is also inspired by people like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Marcus Garvey, Nelson Mandela…people who are steadfast in their beliefs JayArr’s
AlbumsBorn Sierra Leonean (2006) Here 2 Stay (2009) African Child (2011)
Hit Singles“Rain Drops”, “I Really Love U Ft. Bunny Mack”, “Secret Lover Feat. Angie Morrison”, “Call Me JayArr”, “Black Rose”, “Turn Me Loose Feat. Blakka-P”, “Here 2 Stay Feat. EJ”, “Rumors Feat. Funky Freddy” and “Born Sierra Leonean Feat. AmzardLinx”.” Philanthropic workJayArr is the President/CEO of his non-profit organization “The JayArr Foundation” which is geared towards fostering computer literacy for Secondary School-aged children and adults in Sierra Leone.
Giileh Scholz simply known as Giileh is an actress, singer, and songwriter, who has been in the musical industry since childhood, winning choreography performances from age 11 until her early teens when she decided to put her music career on hold to complete her education. Her songs are a unique mosaic of R&B, Soul, with a touch of African beat blended together to create a melodious musical explosion.
Giileh explains that God has blessed her in every stage of her life and it’s only right to give him the honor. She has multiple skills in Management, a Bachelor’s in Economics, and a Masters in Technology Management. Giileh is now applying these skills to her well-managed music career, embracing music and life’s experience as a total package while adapting to the gospel industry.
Giileh has recently been a guest on the Murphy & Friends Show featured on Bronx Net TV in NY, she has performed on the Voice of America“African Beat Show” hosted by David Vandy where she was interviewed on “Infocus Television”, VOA’s TV to Africa. She has also shared the stage with various artists including Vicky Fornah, Atilla, just to name a few; participated in the African Gospel Concert in Virginia sharing the stage with multiple artists like, Josephine Atanga – Cameroon, George Okudi – Uganda, . Giileh always gives back to society and has supported multiple non profits such as - Me Against Poverty, Arch of Hope, Save Sierra Leone Foundation, and several others. Giileh will be dedicating one of her songs, “Nchomalain” to the Mama Africa Program for Women, the proceeds will be used to provide knowledge and supplies for women in African countries to assist with various pregnancy related issues.
Giileh is the Business Development Manager of Sierra Theatre Productions, www.stproduction.net – Sierra Leone’s first theatre company in the United States and performs the role of actress seamlessly. She has been featured in an ongoing series depicting the Sierra Leonean Culture at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She has been featured in multiple plays with Sierra Theatre in 2011.
Giileh has embarked on a drive to embrace all countries in Africa exemplifying the talents of Africa to the world. She has worked closely with Mother Africa & Her Talents in the role of a performer and coordinator to ensure the successful launching of a yearly show that will portray the talents of African Designers, Musician, Artists, and Dance groups. She has emerged as an African International Artist with her newly released album “Bringing The News”. Giileh is devoted to what she believes is her God-given-purpose, to use her musical talent to unite and minister to people everywhere no matter what situation they find themselves in.
In December 2008, Giileh started public performances of this album, the feedback has been phenomenal her unique voice captures the attention of all who hear it and the words to her songs are powerfully uplifting. Audience participants have been known to remark that it is common to experience “one of Giileh’s songs playing in their minds when they encounter difficult situations. “Giileh explains that this album depicts different emotions that apply to the experiences in her life which everyone can relate to.
In concert with her philanthropic efforts of giving back to society, 10% of the proceeds of her newly released album “Bringing The News” will be donated to Save the Nation, Inc., www.savethenationinc.org a 501c (3) Non profit organization founded by Giileh – Current project is the SEA MOURNERS Project – geared to providing sustainable solutions to assist the surviving families of the boat tragedy that occurred in the Shenge Area in Sierra Leone, on September 8, 2009 where 200 out of 250 people lost their lives.
SLMTV acronym for Sierra Leone Music Television. It was founded by Chris Williams (Dj Chris) in 2000 as a non-for-profit organization with aims to showcase his people in the entertainment industry.
With the everyday growing support, our website offers various functions in the entertainment sector. In 2008, SLMTV was able to launched its first video music awards offering awards to not only the entertainment field but also in arts and social sciences.
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
Entertainment is one of the means in which our citizens have found peace and tranquility after the brutal war that killed so many. We have created the "Save Our Music" foundation in order to help kids with love for music to pursue their creative knowledge.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact via e-mail (info@slmtv.com), someone will contact you or send them any correspondence to:
