Anthony Martin (born 4 December 1975), better known as Lutan Fyah, is a Jamaican musician, singer, and member of the

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Bobo Shanti.

Background

Born in

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, Martin studied

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at the

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and played professional

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for Constant Spring F.C. before focusing on music.Lutan Fyah's bash for Saturday
, ''

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'', 5 December 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014 Using the stage name Lutan Fyah, sometimes credited as Lute and Fyah, he started his musical career in 1999.Jeffries, David
Lutan Fyah Biography
,

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. Retrieved 26 December 2013 He recorded his first songs for

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's Gargamel Records. His first two albums were released by Lustre Kings and Minor 7 Flat 5, the latter of which included Fyah as guest artist on albums by Turbulence and Luciano. Fyah also released several singles on various label from Jamaica, United States and the UK, and has also

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songs and The Fugees. He has appeared on many

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s and featured in many other artists song releases. In 2009

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artist Rusko released ''Babylon Volume 2'' including the track "Sound Guy Is My Target" featuring Fyah. Fyah has voiced a number of singles for Jah Warrior including ''Never Surrender My Faith'', ''Let Righteousness Be Your Guide'', ''Jah is living'' featuring Khalilah Rose and ''Crab Inna Barrel''. Fyah has performed several times at the Uppsala Reggae Festival. His tenth studio album, ''Life of a King'', was released in September 2013, and was followed by European and African tours.Lutan Fyah Brings Out A Galaxy Of Stars – Birthday Party To Be Produced On DVD
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'', 26 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013 A concert from December 2013 to celebrate his birthday, featuring guests including Chezidek, Jah Mason, Fantan Mojah,

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, Sizzla, Ninjaman, and

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, was recorded for DVD release. In September 2019, his fifteenth studio album, ''Longest Liva'', was released, featuring collaborations with Johnny Live and

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Discography

* ''Dem No Know Demself'' (2004), Minor 7 Flat 5 * ''Time & Place'' (2005), Lustre Kings * ''Phantom War'' (2006),

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* ''Healthy Lifestyle'' (2006), VP * ''You Bring Blessings'', (2007), Cousins * ''African Be Proud'' (2009), Rastar * ''Africa'' (2009), Continental Record Services * ''Justice'' (2009), Philadub * ''The King's Son'' (2009), In the Streetz Music * ''A New Day'' (2011), Starplayer * ''Truly'' (2012), One Drop * ''Nuh Fear'' (2012), (featured with Gisto), Historical * ''Life of a King'' (2013), Grillaras * ''Get Rid A Di Wicked'' (2014), Bread Back * ''Dash Ah Fire'' (2017), Robert E Productions * ''Music Never Dies'' (2017), Grade Records * ''Sell Out'' (2018), Studio Vibes Entertainment * ''Longest Liva'' (2019), Lock City Music Group * ''Strength & Resilience'' (2025), I Grade Records ;Live albums: *''Live in San Francisco'' (2009), 2B1

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fyah, Lutan 1975 births Living people Jamaican reggae singers Jamaican male singers People from Spanish Town Musicians from Saint Catherine Parish Performers of Rastafarian music Jamaican Rastafarians Easy Star Records artists