Career
His first album, Haile I Hymn, was released on Island Records in 1978. The first one was in 1966 for Polydor 56121 "As Long As There is Love" c/w "Your One and Only Manitoba", both covers of Jimmy Ruffin and Otis Redding songs. Ijahman has mentioned he is a great Otis Redding fan.
They were cut in a typical mod Rhythm & Blues soul style.
His second single was for Deram 226, released 17 January 1969, and featured "Meadow of My Love" c/w "Love Maine or Leave Maine". The B-side was self-written, being credited to "Sutherland".
The song performed well on the British reggae charts, reaching top position. Ijahmans most famous composition is " JAH heavy load" recorded & released in 1976.
