Jabari 'Jubi' Gray - reggae ragga Dancehall new artiste

Though a citizen of the United States, Jubi spent part of his childhood in Jamaica until he returned to the US to complete grade school.

Born into a large and extended family of Jamaican immigrants, Jubi's passion for music came at an early age listening to his father's record collection and even meeting the late, great Bob Marley in Kingston.

"I used to listen to his albums at home so to meet him in person was an experience that always stayed with me," recalls Jubi.

Although his love for reggae was instilled at an early age, as he became more assimilated into American culture, Jubi gravitated towards hip-hop in its so called 'Golden Era' during the late 80's and early 90's.

The culture was so compelling that in high school he found himself free-styling in ciphers and performing with friends in showcases. What set Jubi apart from his peers was his distinctive delivery of Jamaican patois and slang.

After receiving his undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Sociology from Occidental College he returned to New York City and pursued a law degree at Fordham University.

As he completed his course of study, Jubi recorded extensively in the studio with hip-hop artists and producers to refine his style and sound.

He currently juggles his work as an actor and model with his career as a recording artist.