Biography of AIMA MOSES
Born on the island of Dominica, Amaziah Moses a.k.a Aima Moses grew up in the village of Kingshill. Aima came from a poor church going family which consisted of three brothers and one sister. Every member of the family contributed to music by singing or playing a musical instrument. He was very close to his mother in his adolescent years and still is to this very day.
While attending, The Newtown Primary School, Aima was a member of the school choir, which made him more interested in music. While attending high school he participated in a few music contests. One of which he free styled his song on stage. The song which he was to perform originally was very political in nature. As Aima approached the stage he was startled, by the Prime Ministers presence. He was sitting up front. Aima paused for a moment knowing that his political song would discomfort the Prime Minister and alter the judges’ decision during the competition. However he free styled another song and placed 2nd.
His inspiration stems from different genres of music such as Pop, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Hip hop and Reggae. His influences come from great artist like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Midnite, Shabba Ranks, Capleton, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and Sade. Although his musical career started from an early age, his real interest in music began from high school, when he and his close friend Michael would listen and create songs to Caribbean and American music rhythms. Realizing that he showed more interest towards music he started visiting record shops on his own like ‘Music Land’ in the town of Roseau, there he would ask for his songs to be recorded with the familiar rhythms. Aima adores music with a passion and his love for teaching others through the art form of music is real. Aima’s conscious views of living and the injustices that are perpetuated on innocent people in the world fuels his feelings and emotions while writing and making phenomenal music.
Aima has accomplished several awards in his professional career. In 2005, Aima won ‘The Best Reggae Album’ in one of Dominica’s radio stations annual event called the DBS Flamboyant Awards for his first Album called, ‘No Barriers’. He was named Best Reggae Artiste from 2008 2013. He was also awarded and named New Artist of the Year by Caribbean Music Media. Aima Moses has been featured on a number of compilation throughout his career and is by no means slowing down.
Reggae compilations such as Gold Cup records “Mirror Riddim” Splashback Riddim, Donsome Records “Amore Riddim, Fruits and Roots” Maxyproduction “Danger Rddim,” Love you Riddim, Fruits and Roots” to name a few, with international reggae artists from Jamaica and also Europe
Aima has performed at various stage shows in The Commonwealth Of Dominica , The United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa with international artists such as Sizzla, Capleton,Don Carlos, Tarus Riley, Duane Stephenson, Turbulence,Fantan Mojah, Morgan Heritage, Beres Hammond, Beenieman, Movado, Queen Ifrica , Gyptian, Etana, Tanya Stephens
,Hawkeye, Tony Rebel, Eric Donaldson, Lutan Fyah, Khago, Duane Stephenson, and Tanya Stephens. Right now Aima is touring and working on new materials . He stated that music is my life and all the cultural aspects of it.””So therefore my job is to represent the essence of hard work and responsibly to the best of my ability to all my fans”.
Aima’s music is powerful, uplifting, and spiritual. These key elements in his music fight the oppression, injustice, and corruption in our world. This was evident in his “Make It One Day” video, shot in Kingston, Jamaica. He has also composed some of the most expressive and compelling love songs of this era. Fans can look forward to a continuation of great music and also an electrifying and charismatic stage performance..
Aima’s music is taking him to international status. His music is being played all over the world. In the summer of “ 2013” Aima had his first interview in Africa on Igroove radio. Nigerian radio personality Raymond Bola Browne said “Mr. Moses Nigeria loves you, you’re a superstar here did you know that? Aima was excited to know that his music was being played in heavy rotation in Africa. The overwhelming response from his fans in Africa has been amazing. In 2014 he blessed the Mother land with his live performance at Felabration 2014 in Lagos Nigeria where he was widely received by the people .In 2015 he did The Inna Di Sound Europe Tour with Reggae Star Fantan Mojah Aima says he wants to prosper in the music industry while opening the eyes and minds of others. Next on the agenda for Aima is a European and African tour and also the release of his much anticipated CD.
