Chuck Fenda is an international recording artist with a successful career transcending nearly three decades, growing from an early age impersonating his favorite musicians to an established artist with chart-topping singles and sold-out performances.

Born Leshorn Whitehead, International Reggae Artist Chuck Fenda was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in the St. Catherine parish of Jamaica. During his early career traveling between Jamaica and NYC to hone his skills as an artist, his debut single, “Jah, It’s all about you,” was released in 1997 under the tutelage of King Jimmy. Chuck Fenda continued his monumental rise in reggae music globally with hits like “I Swear,” “Life Ruff Out Deh,” and the #1 hit, “Are You Coming Over Tonight?” which remained in the Top 30 for 26 weeks. Chuck Fenda is a prolific reggae artist focused on creating music that continues the true essence of the music originating in the streets of Jamaica. Introducing himself to the world as a conscious and spiritual artist, he has established himself as a strong force in the global music scene rooted in his authentic representation of Jamaica and his Rastafarian way of life.

Dubbed the “Poor People Defender” by his peers, he also has a passion for helping the youth, shown through his establishment of the Chuck Fenda Foundation to give back to the youth in his home, Jamaica. His music is grounded in his Rastafarian beliefs and is meant to bring uplifting messages to its listeners. In his 2007 release, “Living Fire,” he displayed his “afromantic” style of glorifying Black women, most evident in the chart topping, “Are You Coming Over Tonight?” featuring Cherine Anderson.

With an impressive career, including performances at Sting, Rebel Salute, and many other international stages, he garners global appeal that has earned him fans worldwide. In a strategic move to facilitate greater independence and control over his career, leveraging experience to establish his management, recording, and booking label, “Living Fire.” In 2022, Chuck Fenda embarked on the “Eternal Fire” tour across the northeast and midwest of the United States, performing to full-capacity crowds at every stop, culminating with a performance at the 33rd Annual Boston Freedom Rally, the largest Cannabis rally in the northeast, which welcomed a crowd of nearly 100,000 people.

His forthcoming album, also entitled “Eternal Fire,” will feature recent hits like “One Burner,” “Eternal Fire,” and “You Saved Me.” Through his establishment of “Living Fire Records” and his high-energy performances, he is poised to embark on a mission to reignite authentic reggae music globally.

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