Iba

about

Iba (pronounced: 'Eye-bah') was born Charles "Chucky" Encarnacion on May 7, 1970 on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. As the son of a musician, Iba was indoctrinated into music at a very young age and his passion for knowledge led him to embrace the teachings of Rastafari in his formative years. Overtime and thru much diligence, Iba became lead singer of St. Croix's Front Line Reggae Band and quickly became one of St. Croix's celebrated singers. In 1995, life and mother nature (Hurricane Marilyn) intervened in this burgeoning career and Iba relocated to Connecticut, USA. In Connecticut, Iba kept at his passion by fronting the Survivor's Reggae Band for the next 3 years. In 2001, Iba recorded several songs with Bambú Station that were selected for their award-winning compilation Talkin' Roots Volume I. Iba's song Chant was selected as the lead track and helped usher in a globally recognized talent pool of artists from the Virgin Islands. Iba's song was heavily rotated throughout the United States and Caribbean helping to solidify "Talkin' Roots I" as a modern classic. Mt. Nebo Records launched Jah Lion (Children of the Nile), Iba's debut album on July 1, 2003 which has generated outstanding reviews and critical acclaim from industry experts, radio personalities and reggae fans alike. Since the release of his first album, Iba has traveled all over the world spreading his message of righteous living, morality, world peace and unity. Iba's tours have taken him to

top songs

albums

Jah Lion (Children of the Nile)

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Love, Rosie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Matsahyel

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Talkin' Roots Volume I

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Gather The Remnant

Many Lives

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Talkin' Roots - Volume I

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Södertälje - Single

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Renaissance Presents 3D Disc 2

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BLATTESTYLE, Vol. 2 (Extended Version)

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Bamb? Station Presents Talkin' Roots Vol. 1

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Love, Rosie

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