Rayven Amani

Rayven Amani

Electronic Press Kit

When one hears such names as; Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Alton Ellis, Sugar Minot and present day legends such as Jimmy Cli, Ken Booth, Marcia Griths, Beres Hammond, Gregory Issac, John Holt and Leroy Sibbles to mention a few. One automatically thinks of Jamaica’s outstanding reggae artiste and person will think the same when they hear the name Rayven Amani. This local adult contemporary vocalist from Montego Bay was restricted by her parents from watching television or listening radio because their strong religious belief had them think that such things are instrument of the devil used to inuence persons to do wrong. The liberated Libran driven by her passion for music did what many persons would consider the unthinkable, break the fourth commandment by disregarding her parents instructions and started doing voice training at Hat some Music Camp... Shortly after she recorded her rst song “Wanna Be Free” for producer Richard “Goofy” Campbell which received favorable rotation from must of the local radio and television stations. . This musical rebel did not only want to sing but become a media personality as well, so she made her way into television and radio by becoming the host of a video show on Yaad Beat Cable TV, and co-host of the popular discussion programme "Chat to mi" on Roots 96fm for a few seasons. Rayven Amani has displayed her air on the run way and was a poster girl for Volk Wagon (VW) motor vehicle. At present the raving song bird is in the studio working with producers Barry Ohare of worl-a music productions and Shirmoler "Bash" Allen of Imperial Bash Records while co-ordinating events and activites for Planet Unleash Cafe in Montego Bay and promoting her newly released Mix tape called "Get Closer"

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Press Coverage

  • Rayven Amani blooms in to the spotlight

    Five years ago Adriene 'Rayven Amani' Higgins, 25, was singing in her garden and a passer-by discovered her talent.

    "I am not from a singing family, so I never pursued singing. It was about five years ago that I was singing in my garden and a woman passed and said I can sing. From there, I got the courage to call some producers and eventually started my career," Rayven Amani said.

    According to her public relation's manager, Addeah McDove: "She (Rayven Amani) is creating waves with her sound and a fad that many have described as reggae/dancehall jazz."

    Free spirit

    Rayven Amani explained the concept behind her name. "I got the name from my music teacher who wanted me to have the name of a bird and I chose Rayven to symbolise my free spirit. 'Amani' was just used to distinguish me from the actress Raven Simone.

    The talented one hails from the parish of St James and attended the Herbert Morrison and Montego Bay high schools. Currently, this songstress is working with McDove Music Production in Kingston.

    She has also worked with Kings of Kings recording studio and musician Goofy and has done collaborations with reggae artistes from Germany. Rayven Amani is also working on a collaboration with Gramps from Morgan Heritage.

    Sings about reality

    In her interview with The STAR, Rayven Amani says what makes her different is that she sings about reality. "I don't sugar-coat anything. I sing about relationship issues and the part that people don't talk about like going back to an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend and problems persons face with mothers-in-law."

    "Throughout my career, I want to help people to get through their struggles, I want them to forget the problems and see life from a different perspective."

    She also speaks of her challenges as a young artiste. "My biggest challenge so far is to get the music from the recorded stage to the next stage which is getting it on the airwaves. I still have hope, though, as my single Heartless is currently being rotated on the airwaves."

    The Jamaica Star
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