Elijah Mawli believes in ‘Caribbean Love’

Music insiders may remember reggae singer Elijah Mawli from the time he was featured on Twins of Twins' infamous Stir it v olume 11, where his music was first introduced to the world in 2017.

Now fast-forward a few years, and he has now released his first single Caribbean Love, on the East Syde Records label.

He also released an official music video, which has racked up thousands of views.

"The response has been incredible so far. the public loves the sound and feel of the song, and is a great blessing," Elijah Mawli said.

Elijah, whose given name is Robert Aljoe-Al-Jahbar Henry, grew up in the green hills of St Andrew in a rustic community called Happy Grove.

He attended St Richards Primary and, later on, Calabar High, where his love for literature, specifically poetry, was first ignited.

"I loved poetry, and that graduated into singing songs. I first knew I could sing when I sang a song to impress a girl when I was in grade six, then as I grew older, I did poetry, then I began to write my own songs," he said.

He taught himself to play the acoustic guitar to impress another girl who was migrating overseas.

"I was trying to get her to change her mind, but she migrate same way," he said, laughing.

Caribbean Love is inspired by her. Now that they are no longer romantically involved, it is Elijah's love for music, specifically live music, that has become his true love.

"I love live music, it is my thing. [There is] nothing like going on my acoustic guitar and connecting with an audience. I can play a little bit on the piano as well, but live music is the thing," he said.

He is busy in the studio working on his EP, a collection of five songs set to be released soon on the East Syde Records label.

"To dream is to journey to the fountain of youth, life's pinnacle. I write what I feel. we come from the earth, everyone goes through things, and we have to experience things to live, and that is the basis for my music my experiences," he said.