ELJAI was born Lloyd Carlton McFarlane Jr. in Belize City, Belize. Soon after, his family moved to the countryside where most of his early years were spent. ELJAI has always been known for his humble and kind ways, joyous laughter and his spiritual enlightening conversations. At the age of five, ELJAI's family moved back to Belize City where he attended the Ebenezer Primary School Here he met new friends and discovered his hidden musical talent. Soon ELJAI was singing at school rallies and contests. His talent developed rapidly and he was encouraged by his friends and family to pursue his career in music.

In the late 1980s ELJAI moved to Los Angeles, California knowing exactly what he wanted to do and ready to focus on his career. He was introduced to the DOMINATORS, a local band and was asked to become their lead singer- a position which he gladly accepted. During this time, his love for singing and music grew tremendously and he started to also develop an interest in songwriting. In 1989, ELJAI released the EP Give Your Loving To Me, in his native country, Belize. The song, written by ELJAI, sky rocketed on the charts and introduced him as a major artist. ELJAI continued to grow and develop his fan base. Later that year ELJAI was asked by a friend to be a guest artist on the Pupa Curly’s “Free Mandela single. In the early 90s Carl MacGregor, the producer of his first EP, introduced ELJAI to Kerry Gordy, the son of the legendary founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy.

Shortly after that meeting, the group Belize was formed and consisted of ELJAI, Carl and Delly McGregor. ELJAI and Belize continued to hone their writing skills. They were soon signed to Prince’s Paisley Park label where they recorded their first album. Belize was later signed to Warner Brothers where they wrote and released “I'm Looking Out For You,” the theme song for the TV show, Real Stories Of The Highway Patrol.

His debut CD, Da Rebirth was recorded in 2006 with the production help of musician / producer Fabian Cooke (Born Jamericans / Ziggy Marley / Lion King soundtrack) and master drummer, Carlton “Santa” Davis (Peter Tosh, Soul Syndicate, Ziggy Marley). The single “Blessed” was a big hit that year and later rerecorded with the help of the popular dancehall artist Capleton aka ‘The Prophet.’ Another song collaboration and video with General Degree “Down In The Wilderness” gained a lot of chart and media attention.

ELJAI had another breakthrough year in 2008 performing on the Caribbean Sea Breeze Festival in California, Panamanian Reggae Festival in New York, Chicago Park Festival and Labor Day Fest in Los Angeles. He hit the Jamaican charts for the very first time with his first single "Don't Leave". The video was number one on R.E.T.V. MVP Top 10 Reggae Charts and bubbling on CVM Hitlist Top 5 Reggae Charts. "Don't Leave" was released as a single distributed by TADs International and the rhythm entitled 'Drop It' is produced by Flava on the No Doubt Label. Other artistes featured on the rhythm includes Reggae giants Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Jah Cure, Etana, Chuck Fenda, Morgan Heritage, and Lutan Fyah.

He visited Jamaica during the Christmas season of 2008 for two weeks to promote his new single entitled "I Know" produced once again by Fabian Cooke. ELJAI's visit was successful as he did a lot of interviews with the local media and got a chance to promote his new single. Eljai also co-headlined the 23^rd Annual UCLA Jazz/Reggae and the 12^th Annual Caribbean Seabreeze Festival in California with many more concert and festival appearances in 2009.

ELJAI’s sophomore CD release I Know studio was released worldwide in early 2010. The first single/video “The Leaders” reached #1 on the Jamaican Weekly Music Countdown Reggae Singles Chart, # 1 on Virgin Island Reggae Chart, #1 in Italy and Holland (plus Top 5 on the New York and So. Florida Charts) and was produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor (No Doubt Records) who produced half of the album tracks along with Fabian Cooke (Jasic Records). The album track “If Only” was also released as a single/video with all proceeds from its sales benefiting Haitian earthquake victims. He co-headlined the Irie Reggae Festival with Beres Hammond and Inner Circle in Long Beach, CA and many more concerts during the year.

ELJAI continues to be one of the shining new beacons of Reggae music in 2011 and is extending his light throughout the rest of the world. He is currently recording a new studio album with ‘Flava’ McGregor and has concert / festival bookings worldwide the rest of the year.

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"I AM A BELIZEAN"

for the Belize September Celebrations 2011

Mixed by DEREK BRIN: Written by Lisa Pike (ASCAP) & Derek Brin (SOCAN / BMI) All instruments and drum programming: Derek Brin Rhythm Guitar: Gervais 'Jouvay' De Souza Recorded & Mixed by Derek Brin @ Fierce Music Studios. Toronto Mastering Engineer: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Miami,FL) September 1, 2011 - Belizean recording artist LISA PIKE is about to blaze the international soca charts by teaming up with Multi-platinum award-winning Producer Derek Brin on the new patriotic song "I AM A BELIZEAN."
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Born in Belize, Central America, this singer/songwriter is the definition of versatility. Lisa Pike has distinguished herself on the international music scene by performing alongside several top names in the Caribbean music industry, including Byron Lee and the Dragonnaires. She is a household name in her native Belize, where her 2003 single "Hands Up" is in heavy rotation on the radio waves each year at the height of the country's Independence celebrations. Lisa continues to write and perform songs that marry her love of R&B music to her strong Caribbean roots, continually searching for avenues to share her talent across cultural and geographical lines.

"Super-Producer @DerekBrin is a BOSS!!" says Lisa. Toronto/LosAngeles based Derek Brin known for his crossover/Caribbean sound has been instrumental in launching many international artists. Production & Engineering credits include artists like Ne-Yo, The Ojays, RuPaul, Che'Nelle's single "I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE DJ" featuring Baby Cham, Massari "BODY BODY", Jaheim "DADDY THING", Dru, Keshia Chante and many others. Derek recently partnered with Vincentian Producer Kubiyashi to work on the BTW and BORN BAD Riddims. He's also been working with Bajan producers Gary Serrao & Dwaingerous over the years to put out a number of rhythms for Cropover; the Red Bonez Riddim, Pimpin, Arara, Bodyheat and many others. The single will be available on iTunes.

For more information on Lisa Pike, log on to twitter.com/LisaPikeMusic. Please direct all media inquiries and radio/DJ requests to Fierce Music Entertainment Inc. at  JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING .

INTREST: MAKING AND LISTENING TO MUSIC, OBSERVING AND FIGURING MOTHER NATURE.
BIRTH NAME: KENROY J. ESPINOSA  ARTIST NAME:
BLAKBERRY  BIRTH PLACE: BELIZE CITY BZE. 
D.O.B: 19/MARCH/1986  AGE: 25YRS 
CURRENT COUNTRY: BELIZE 
GENRE OF MUSIC: REGGAE/DANCEHALL

BLAK BERRY IS A VERY AMBITIOUS PERSON, VERY MANNERLY AND PATIENT. SPEND MOST OF HIS FREE TIME CREATING AND LISTENING TO MUSIC, WHISLT OBSERVING EVERY ASPECT OF MOTHER NATURE. HE IS A SONG WRITER, SINGER AND EDITOR. BLAKBERRY HAVE GREAT JOY IN HELPING PEOPLE MOVING FORWARD, VERY DEDICATED TO WHATEVER IS AT INTREST. NON- RELIGIOUS AND YET HAVE AN EAR TO LISTEN TO ANYMAN. SINCE MAY OF 2010 HE STARTED MAKING MUSIC FOR RADIO AIRPLAY AND WAS QUICKLY NOTICED AND ACCEPTED BY THE PUBLIC FOR THE HIT SONGS HE HAS AND WAS GIVEN THE TITLE OF “BELIZE’S FASTEST UPRISING ARTIST”. HE HAS DONE QUITE A NUMBER OF SHOWS SINCE NOTICED, INCLUDING INTRODUCTIONS FOR TOP JAMAICAN ARTISTS SUCH AS BABY CHAM, KONCHENS, ROMAIN VIRGO, CHARLIE BLACK, GAZA KYM AND MR PERFECT. HE HOPES TO BE MUCH MORE EXPANDED IN MUSIC AND EDUCATION, IN THAT WAY HE CAN REACH THE POPULATION ON A GREATER SCALE.  THANKS FOR READING.

BLAK BERRY SONGS

NAME: DIVIDE & CONQUER

BACKGROUND:a song made with the intention of educating some of our youths of the system’s main objective for people like ourselves….to divide and to conquer.

NAME: DEM KILL MI SON

BACKGROUND: this song was made especially for the mothers who lost their child due to gun violence, explaining the hurt a mother may encounter whistle in mourning.

NAME: SINCE YO GAAN

BACKGROUND: one of many favorite, a song made out of emotions and somewhat, rage. This song simply tells and ex of mine how I feel since we are not together, explaining my feeling of relief.

NAME: ON MY MIND

BACKGROUND: a track made for my Empress….singing of the love and appreciation I have for her…. a track to emphasize on how I think of her.

NAME: RENT A FRIEND FEAT T.R

BACKGROUND: this song was made with TR, another Belizean Dancehall Artist….. Made to educate people of how a real friend should be and what a “rent a friend” consists of.

NAME: MAMA YO SO RIGHT

BACKGROUND: a track made for my mother… since I’m now a man, I can clearly see the pointers my mother was trying to show me, so with my appreciation to that, I sing it to her, telling her-“mama yo so right”.

NAME:BOUT DI SYSTEM FEAT KONCEGO AND ANAYMOUS B

BACKGROUND: featuring 2 of Belize’s artist as well. Koncego, an Punta Artist and Anonymous B an Rap/Reggae Artist…this is a song identifying the obstacles that the system put in our way to keep us blind

NAME: JAILTIME FEAT: TALL MONEY AND KING

BACKGROUND: collaboration with 2 of Belize’s best Rap Artists….Tall Money & King, once again educating the youths on how they should live their lives. To be wise about choices they make, not to make the same mistake to go back in jailhouse.

NAME: MORE THAN A MILLION FEAT LADY ERNESTINE

BACKGROUND: a very steep love song, dedicated to all the women who give their spouse more than a million thoughts and words to say…. Blessed love to Belize’s very own female vocalist for the harmonies and back-ups, Lady Ernestine. NAME: NEW NATION BACKGROUND: song made for a production team for video and commercial use. Talking of issues we face today in life and our society, requesting a “new nation” for betterment.