Originally produced by Airside Records and supported by Jr. Ras Rastabase Lab, Vanuatu Solo Artist Jr. Ras is about to release his international Album called “The Conqueror”. A homegrown album that consists of mostly Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeat. It will be released on all digital platforms, distributed and licensed by Zojak World Wide. This album will be the first digital album that will be exported out of Vanuatu and make its way globally for international digital consumption. The album will also be the first solo album from the local Vanuatu solo artist. Jr. Ras has been releasing “singles” over the years as part of his campaign to get the taste of international marketing and this album will be the first project that will put Vanuatu on the world stage when it comes to international music production. The title of the album is called “The Conqueror” and it signifies the crowning of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, who was crowned as Ras Tafari and Ruler of Ethiopia and King of Kings & Lord of Lords in 1930, 2nd of November. Jr. Ras was also born on the same month November and on the same date the 2nd. His solo artist name is named after Ras Tafari as it personifies the same dates in History, the crowning day and the day he was also born.
Jr. Ras Made a Live Interview with ABC Radio Australia back in 2022 in regards to the National Music Policy and the issue of Copyrights in Vanuatu's Music Industry and it was broadcasted right around the South Pacific. Listen to Interview link here: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/vanuatu-releases-first-ever-music-policy/13946978?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1TguW921dOcbL4NCkqtyK61AZOT-v9btPRWkIK7ydKFJclKzQJa3F95a0_aem_usltqyG9vhRjQcwmwyHSUQ
Vanuatu Solo Artist Jr. Ras has ranked #1 on ABC Radio Australia's Island Music Top 20 most played songs in 2020. Jr. Ras teamed up with DJ Rick Howe to promote his single hit "Bonne Vibes" on Vinyllinaires Riddim originally produced by Giddimani Records from USA. His song stayed on top of the playlist for a period of 12 months making him the first Vanuatu Solo Artist to be airplayed for the longest while.