Lutan Fyah
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lutan Fyah
| image = Lutan_Fyah_performing_at_Roma,_Borgerhout,_Belgium_in_2023.jpg
| caption = Lutan Fyah at the Roma, Borgerhout, Belgium in 2023.
| landscape = Yes
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Anthony Martin
| alias = Lutan Fyah
| birth_place = Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1975|12|4|df=y}}
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| genre = Reggae
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1999–present
| label = Various
| associated_acts = Turbulence, Sizzla, Capleton, Dizzy Dee, Chronixx, Fantan Mojah, Jah Mason, Luciano
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Anthony Martin (born 4 December 1975), better known as Lutan Fyah, is a Jamaican musician, singer, and member of the Rastafari movement Bobo Shanti.
Background
Born in Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, Martin studied Architecture at the University of Technology and played professional football for Constant Spring F.C. before focusing on music."[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lutan-Fyah-s-bash-for-Saturday_18061770 Lutan Fyah's bash for Saturday]", Jamaica Observer, 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 "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lutan-fyah-mn0000339098/biography Lutan Fyah Biography]", Allmusic. Retrieved 26 December 2013[http://www.bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=182 Lutan Fyah] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103123805/http://bigupradio.com/artistDetail.jsp?aid=182 |date=3 January 2010 }} He recorded his first songs for Buju Banton'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 covered Dr. Dre songs and The Fugees. He has appeared on many compilation albums and featured in many other artists song releases. In 2009 Dubstep 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."[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Lutan-Fyah-s-bash-tonight_15577783 Lutan Fyah's bash tonight]", Jamaica Observer, 7 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013"[http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20131226/ent/ent3.html Lutan Fyah Brings Out A Galaxy Of Stars – Birthday Party To Be Produced On DVD]", Jamaica Gleaner, 26 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013 A concert from December 2013 to celebrate his birthday, featuring guests including Chezidek, Jah Mason, Fantan Mojah, Jah Cure, Gyptian, Sizzla, Ninjaman, and Popcaan, was recorded for DVD release.
In September 2019, his fifteenth studio album, Longest Liva, was released, featuring collaborations with Johnny Live and Beenie Man.Jackson, Kevin (2019) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/splash/lutan-fyahs-new-album-today_174668?profile=1116 Lutan 'fyahs' new album today]", Jamaica Observer, 13 September 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019
Discography
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- Dem No Know Demself (2004), Minor 7 Flat 5
- Time & Place (2005), Lustre Kings
- Phantom War (2006), Greensleeves
- 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{{cite web |title=Nuh Fear |url=https://gisto.bandcamp.com/track/nuh-fear-feat-lutan-fyah |website=bandcamp.com}}
- 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
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Category:Jamaican reggae singers
Category:Jamaican male singers
Category:People from Spanish Town
Category:Musicians from Saint Catherine Parish
Category:Performers of Rastafarian music