FYAH ready to free authentic hearts with music

FYAH, the three-piece, roots reggae band from Jamaica, will release their first single, Freedom Fighter, which features Steel Pulse, on August 18. The single will be on all streaming platforms on the Dub Rockers/VP Records imprint.

The group is the latest project of Delroy ‘Pele’ Hamilton, a co-founder, leader, and bassist of the popular Jamaican reggae band Raging Fyah. With three albums, including the Grammy-nominated Everlasting, under his belt, Pele decided to dive deeper into music production when the pandemic hit and isolation became the new normal.

“I challenged myself to become a better writer, musician, producer, and this led to the birth of FYAH,” Pele shared.

Building familiarity with the roots reggae community, FYAH will be on tour with Landan McNamara. The West Coast tour comprises nine dates and will see the band perform in eight cities in California, and one in Nevada.

“We are really looking forward to being on the road and personally connecting with fans,” an enthused Pele said.

Pele’s journey to FYAH has been long and winding, but these experiences have allowed him to create music that resonates deeply with people.

“The power of music is when it comes straight from the heart. That’s when it truly connects with people. They can feel that vibration,” he said.

Unique sound

While reggae still remains at the core of FYAH, Pele also incorporated other genres and influences to create a unique sound that reflects his personal journey and experiences.

“I have a deep love for reggae music, but as a musician, I also appreciate other styles. You’ll hear those influences in this new FYAH project, but at the heart of it all, it’s always reggae music. I’m not trying to change that,” Pele explained.

Pele collaborated with talented musicians, including guitarist Nicolas Groskopf and vocalist Elton Earlington, to create FYAH’s debut album, Free Your Authentic Heart. This album features a dozen new tracks of roots reggae style with a message of hope, resilience, and love.

“I poured my heart into these songs. This is me, not an act,” Pele shared.

Free Your Authentic Heart is set to be released next year and the band will be touring in support. Pele is excited to share this body of work with the world, and continues to create music that reflects his authentic self.

“I’m pleased with the result of the songs,” Pele said. “I’m happy with the consistency and message. I’m ready to deliver this body of work to the world.”