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Born and raised in Jamaica, Phoenix Ja carries the rhythm, warmth, and vitality of her island heritage wherever she goes. Deeply rooted in Jamaican culture, she brings its vibrant spirit to audiences across the United States through soulful vocals, reggae rhythms, and an uplifting stage presence.
Her musical journey includes 12 years singing with her church praise team, four years with the Morgan State University Choir, and more than three years performing as a soloist and lead vocalist with Jahfari Reggae Band. Her fitness background and Qi Gong practice help shape the breath awareness, strength, and movement she brings to every performance.
Music and wellness are both ways Phoenix Ja inspires others to embrace life with greater vitality. A holistic health and wellness professional with more than 30 years of experience, she is a speaker, author of The Power of Vitality, and three-level Qi Gong practitioner with over nine years of practice. Through her work, she educates others about breath, mindful movement, and their role in supporting self-healing and well-being.
With her single, "You Know How to Love Me," Phoenix pairs her Jamaican roots with a warm, romantic island sound. Onstage and in her wellness work, she shares one uplifting message:
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John Seda is an award-winning producer, songwriter, recording engineer, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the music industry. As the founder of Rising Sun Music Recording Studios in Tampa, Florida, he has worked with Grammy Award-winning, Gold, Platinum, and Hall of Fame artists while helping develop independent musicians through professional recording, production, and artist development.
Seda is also the creator and CEO of UruUruApp.com, a direct-to-fan music platform that empowers artists to sell their music through QR codes, allowing them to keep more of their earnings by reducing reliance on traditional middlemen. His passion for music extends beyond the studio through the Rising Sun Music Community Artist Fund, an initiative dedicated to creating opportunities, supporting local artists, and strengthening communities through music.
Known for combining creative vision with innovative technology, John continues to advocate for artist independence, music education, and community collaboration while producing music and mentoring the next generation of musicians.
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Help independent artists rehearse, record, perform, travel, and bring meaningful music to the community.
Support the Artist FundBuilding a professional live show requires musicians, rehearsals, transportation, sound, lighting, promotion, photography, video, and dedicated preparation.
The Rising Sun Music Community Artist Fund was created to help independent artists meet those needs, develop their craft, and share their work with larger audiences.
Every purchase and contribution helps move an artist from preparation to performance.
Supporting skilled players who help artists deliver strong, memorable performances.
Providing the time, space, and preparation needed to build a professional live show.
Helping cover recording, sound, lighting, photography, video, and technical support.
Creating pathways to concerts, workshops, travel, promotion, and new audiences.
Each level helps move independent artists from preparation to performance.
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Helps fund rehearsal time and preparation.
Helps support professional musicians and rehearsals.
Helps cover production, photography, and promotion.
Helps create live performance opportunities.
Every amount helps create opportunities through music.
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“When you support an independent artist, you are helping create the rehearsal, the performance, the opportunity, and the next chapter.”
— Rising Sun Music
Because of you, another artist will have the opportunity to create, perform, and inspire.
Support • Create • InspireThe Rising Sun Music Community Artist Fund is not a registered nonprofit organization. Payments made in support of its programs may not be tax-deductible. Please consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.