Castafari Confident Of Musical Success Locally

In the next five years Castafari, an upcoming reggae artiste based in Boston, visions himself reveling in the warm Jamaican climate. This, he says, has motivated him even more to do music of the highest quality. “I see myself right here (in Jamaica) and as the sun goes down and comes up, I am smiling. I see nothing else, but of course this must be on the basis that I have worked hard on successful career,” said Castafari.

The singer, born Andre Collins, is about to release his debut album titled ‘Just Life’ and is currently promoting his newest single/video Before Sunrise, which was filmed in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, in Viet Nam.

He said that fans can expect a lot of positive messages from the album, with a barrage of witty lyrics. “I am bringing to the table more creative lyrics, which will bring a more positive outcome to listeners. Reggae is my main influence but I have experimented with other genres and that will play out in most of the tracks,” said the Trelawny native.

The mild mannered sing-jay’s connection with music began at the tender age of 14. He however, got his first real breakin the form of a major stage show appearancein 1997 in Hartford, Connecticut, where he opened for headline acts such as Busta Rhymes and Beenie Man.

That experience is something the fast-rising reggae act has savored since, “Well I am here to share my experiences gained so far in music. I am a musician by nature, and I just want to share my music with the world,” he said.

About his album, which was released on his birth date May 28, Castafari said he, along with his promotional team, will go to the extreme to get his music across the world. “We are going to use all the formulas available to us. We don’t have a big company behind us but we’ll do what’s necessary,” he added.

So far in his musical career, Castafari has released six other singles such as Theydon’t like It, 100%, So Lovely, Steal My Joy, Million Bucks and World So Small, all of which embodies the pain and joys that people of this world face.

Castafari is also a music producer, songwriter and entrepreneur. His recording studio in Boston, Hit Quarters Studio, serves as a place where inner city kids can develop creatively and live out their dreams. Lyrically, Castafari has the ability to take on any stage clash, but he has been winning over souls with his infectious melody.

“Music has no barriers, and I believe my music has all the requirements to reach people all over the world.It has no geographical location. So far, I have been electrifying people with my music all over the world,” he said.