LEAF OF LIFE EPK
Leaf of Life Bio
Bob Marley meets Tupac.
Leaf of Life is a gritty Kingston, Jamaica born roots reggae and dancehall artist. Self-taught, his talents encompass all musical art forms: writer, composer, producer & vocalist.
Professionally, Leaf of Life has released over 40 singles, compilations, EP’s, albums and music videos under his record label Haile Cush Records. Leaf of Life got accepted to be in the newest member class of the Recording Academy, allowing him to vote & be nominated for the Grammys. Life hasn't been easy for Leaf of Life, most of his friends & family didn't make it out. While he's faced many trials as a ghetto youth, he hasn't let that hold him back. He's already reached Billboard with his combination with Lutan Fyah & Akae Beka "So di World a Run", wrote songs for big acts such as Queen Ifrica, started a non-profit for youth (Leaf of Life Youth Rising HaileCush.com/youthrising) & performed at the top shows in the US & Jamaica.
From the community of Dunmair Close in Kingston 19, Jamaica, Leaf of Life recorded under the Young Blood label until he recognized Rastafari as his calling. He attended the famed Ethiopia Africa Black International Congress (EABIC), in Bobo Hill, Bull Bay and the School of Vision at Blue Mountain Peak. He provides creative direction for Leaf of Life Youth Rising’s events for families, and is the connective glue between the organization’s early childhood education and literacy project work in California and in Kingston.
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Press
"Anthony B, Turbulence and Leaf of Life shell down Oakland, Ca on Anthony B’s “Black & Proud” Tour on February 17th, 2023."
-JustRapcha.com (continue article here)
"Leaf of Life simmers down the vibe with “Only You (Loving You)” solidifying his intentions that it’s “Only you, you alone”, a perfect ending to this solid production."
-WorldaReggae.com (continue article here)
"Sinners (feat. Leaf of Life & Dean Fraser) from Asante Amen is simply a reggae classic."
-Georgiana Chitea, Reggaelizeit.com (continue article here)
"The fastest rising roots reggae singer, Haile Cush AKA Leaf Of Life was all smiles when justrapcha.com linked up with him after his stage show at Long Board Bar And Grill"
-JustRapcha.com (continue article here)
"This new reggae collaboration speaks of freedom, and liberation and consciously calls for a change. “Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, the change has come, and the time has come for us to stand up for humanity now.""
-WorldaReggae.com (continue article here)
"Leaf of life has another powerful single featuring Jah Mason in the pipeline. The song titled “What Kind Of World” is a rallying call for change from both Leaf of Life and Jah Mason."
-JustRapcha.com (continue article here)
"'Leaf of Life', told The Gleaner he was elated with the feedback from the citizens. "The feedback from the crowd is always good. They get happy when I sing Nutten to Sump'n because it comes with energy and inspiration."
-Alessandro Boyd, Jamaica-Gleaner.com (continue article here)
Musical achievements
Highlights
- "Life Yeah" Winner “Best Song of the Summer” for WNIR radio 2021
- Recording Academy Member
- Reached Billboard with his song with Lutan Fyah & Akae Beka "So di World a Run"
- Multiple songs airplay on Clear Channel radio station 106.1 KMEL SF Bay Area
- 100k Social Media Following
- Over 40 self released published musical works
Performances & Tours:
- Oregon Reggae Fest, Ashland, OR 2023
- Reggae on the Klammath, Seiad Valley, Ca 2023
- Insomnia with Anthony B, Oakland, Ca 2023
- Hosted 2nd Annual Summer Stars Reggae Fest, Nevada City, Ca 2022
- Longboard Bar with Pato Banton, Pacifica Ca 2021
- Hosted 1st Annual Summer Stars Reggae Fest, Nevada City, Ca 2019
- SOMO Village with Anthony B, Rohnert Park, Ca 2018
- Complex with Capelton, Oakland, Ca 2018
- Cali Tour with Gappy Ranks, Ca 2017
- New Karibbean City with Konshens, Oakland, Ca 2017
- New Parish with Anthony B, Oakland, Ca 2017
- Reggae on the River, with Kenyatta Hill, Garberville, Ca 2017
- Sweetwater Music Hall with Marcia Griffiths, Mill Valley, Ca 2017
- Sierra Nevada World Music Fest, with Gappy Ranks, Booneville, Ca 2017
- Northern Delights with Capelton, Hayfork, Ca 2017
- Ashkenaz with Mykal Rose, Berkeley, Ca 2017
- Milk Bar with Chronixx, San Francisco, Ca 2017
- Reggae on the River, with Anthony B, Garberville, Ca 2016
- New Karibbean City with Richie Spice, Oakland, Ca 2016
- Rebel Salute, Jamaica 2015, 2011, 2010, 2008
- St. Mary Mi Come From, Jamaica 2009, 2008