BIOGRAPHY

Isha Bel is a dynamic reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica, whose powerful voice and conscious lyrics continue to make waves on the global stage. Founder of Kalinga Records, she blends roots reggae with rub-a-dub and modern urban sounds, creating what she calls higrade vibes—a sound that is as potent as it is uplifting.

Her catalog includes standout projects such as Still A Make A Way, Second Nature, and the acclaimed Hear Me Now album. She has worked with renowned labels including Zion Cave Records, Addis Records, Dubquake Records, and King Jammy’s, and has collaborated with legends like Chaka Demus on Time to Have Fun (Sleng Teng Riddim).

Isha Bel is the only Jamaican female artist with a vocal pack on Splice, a testament to her influence in reggae and dub production. She has graced stages across Europe, the UK, and the Caribbean, including Reggae Sumfest, the Reggaeland Festival, and the Lightning & Thunder European Tour.

Beyond music, Isha Bel is dedicated to social change. Through the Uplift East Movement, she supports youth and the elderly in East Kingston. She is also a director of the Indigenous Motherhouse Foundation, providing safe spaces for vulnerable women and children. Her work with Stand Up for Jamaica includes prison rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives.

With a career spanning from her early days in the girl group 4th Street Sista to becoming a solo powerhouse, Isha Bel’s music and activism continue to inspire and uplift. 

HIGHLIGHTS

  Splice Vocal Pack Feature – Only  Jamaican female artist to have a reggae vocal pack on Splice.

•  Reggae & Dub Vinyl Releases – Jah Nah Let You Go (Black Legacy UK), Cost of Living (Addis Records), Nuh Call The Police (Dubquake Records).
• Major Performances – Opened for Chaka Demus & Pliers at Reggaeland Festival 2022,  Unforgettable UK Shows (2023/2024) – Featured in major venues, including Leeds and Electric Brixton. Lightning & Thunder Europe Tour (2017) – Performed in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Italy

Award Nominations & Recognition:  Nominated for Reggae.fr Intl Female Artist of the Year.  "Hear Me Now" named Album of the Week on Reggae.Downloads (Japan) Media Recognition: Featured in Riddim Magazine (March 2019) in the "Year of the Woman" special. * Named Artist of the Month by Blackboard Jungle Dubzine (France, July 2019). Champion Singer: Winner of the Irish & Chin 45 Sound Clash competition with the unreleased track "Nuh Call the Police."

• Acclaimed Music: Hear Me Now album (Grammy Consideration List), Cost of Living EP, Nuh Call The Police EP  albums include "Hear Me Now (One Woman Army)." 
•  Chart Success: Singles like "Every Little Thing" and "Chill on Mad Earth" ranked on the iTunes Reggae Chart in Spain, reaching #29 and #5, respectively. 
• Industry Collaborations: Worked with reggae heavyweights such as Chaka Demus, OBF Sound, Dubquake Records, and more.
•   Community Engagement: Actively involved in outreach programs UPLIFT EAST  FOUNDER, Director. of Indigenous Mother Housee Foundation,Stand up for Jamaica  and the Theatre for Change Collective, focusing on gender-based violence and mental health awareness.
• * Received certificates of appreciation from the Rita Marley Foundation and Roots Foundation for contributions to community projects. 
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