Bibical says that he is dedicated to music

Dancehall artiste Bibical hopes to be a strong force in music and is constantly revising and editing his songs before finally voicing them.

"Music is my life. If me don't do music, mi stressed out. One focus mi hold, I'm always up for new challenges. I have a lot of songs written and ready to voice. I am ready to unleash songs for 2022 now that the industry is open again," the 26-year-old dancehall artiste said.

He has written over 50 songs, several of which he has already recorded. He is generating a major buzz with his latest single, Dreams, from his seven-song Good Life EP.

Born Shamar Marlon Junior Jackson, Bibical grew up in Southside, St Elizabeth. Nicknamed 'Bibi' by females in the area, he changed that name to Bibical after he researched his Christian name, Shamar, and found it has biblical Old Testament roots. He attended B B Coke High School in St Elizabeth and discovered his love for music and poetry at age 12.

He recorded his first song in 2015, titled Final Round, for Tumble Down Music. Bibical later formed a group dubbed Talented People Group (TPG), comprising selectors, dancers and other dancehall artistes, all of whom hail from Southside. The TPG label will be releasing his EP next month.

BUDDING ENTREPRENEUR

A budding entrepreneur, he plans to release TPG-branded merchandise made from biodegradable materials, to reflect the environmentally conscious beliefs of the organisation.

"I believe it is better to give to the earth than to take; and plus, I grew up in a farming community. I know first-hand the importance of preserving the earth and nature. If you take care of nature, it takes care of you," he said.