Birthday Big Up: Tarrus Riley turns 37
Veteran reggae artiste Tarrus Riley turned 37-years-old today.
Happy earth strong Tarrus!
In true Loop Birthday Big Up style, here are 10 facts about the ‘She’s Royal’ singer.
1. He was born Omar Riley, 26 April 1979
2. Tarrus is the son of the late veteran reggae singer Jimmy Riley
3. He was born in Bronx, New York and raised in Jamaica.
4. He was featured on Major Lazer’s song “Powerful”.
5. In 2004, Tarrus released his debut album, Challenges
6. He plays the guitar.
7. In 2012, Tarrus Riley joined forces with radio station Irie FM to present the Tarrus Riley/Irie FM Freedom Writer competition.
8. He once described his genre of music as being primarily reggae with hints of rocksteady, dancehall, and nyahbingi.
9. When asked by the Caribbean Journal if he considers reggae a political art form, Tarrus responded, “It’s not political. Reggae music.”
10. Tarrus is an avid reader and follower of Marcus Garvey and his political and social philosophy.
