Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to JudaH Galt. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
JudaH, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?
This is a fantastic topic to be discussed. As it is still happening to this day, even 20 minutes ago before I started this interview. JudaH laughs with a cheer.
I tell you, the life changing events that have occurred on a spiritual, mental and physical level over the years of this journey has taking me on an unforgettable ride and experience through the passage of time.
I find it humorous that these younger so called “Christians” come and judge me based upon ONE comment on a post or a quick scan through my last 10 posts on Instagram. Children in their minds and hearts yet adults in body. I find it absurd that anyone can believe they know anything about a human being by a quick scan of their social media profiles. I have repeated this many times to many people who I cross paths with.
“If you seek to know me, then we have to start at the beginning”.
So many believe that they are the judge of my life and carry authority to do so, yet they cannot walk in my shoes for an hour, far less a day. I do not say this in an egotistical way but rather observational and experienced. For many have tried and many have failed due to one reason. No one can be me, for there is only one me just as there is only one you.
We are all individual expressions of the infinite creator as the creation. There is no reason to pretend to be somebody else outside of who we were made to be. This is an easy statement to proclaim and even harder to live. Yet, with time, experience, perception, awareness, comprehension, questioning, letting go and accepting deep rooted truths, we realize after the acquisition of a certain amount of knowledge, we get to decide who we are based upon who we were made to be.
For our soul knows the truth as our mind can play tricks on us. If your mind is not solid in a foundation, rooted in truth that is immovable, it can be very impressionable and change ever so swiftly by the voices and noise that barking hyenas love to make. Remember, foolish dogs bark at the flying bird but the Lion observes patiently in his regal energy.
We have come into a space and time where little boys and little girls question their own existence at such a young age and there are deceivers telling them that they were born in the wrong body. Leading them into paths of destruction, leading them purposefully to be misunderstood and mischaracterized by their peers for they themselves have yet to discover the truth. It pains my heart and I shed tears for these children who are so misled by the same people who attempt to tell me, who I am or who I am not.
For years, my life has been dedicated to finding a way to spread the message of honourable and righteous truth that will outlast generations of man and woman and will flow through the passage of time. In doing so, many family members, friends and people of past that I still love to this day very dearly continue to spread misinformation upon of my name. They attempt to defame and drag my name through the mud yet what they refuse to do in actually read my works, listen to my music and come sit with me and carry on deep conversation.
I am a communicator and have extended much love into the art form of communication. Though someone may not comprehend what I am saying at that moment, in time, through their experience, my words will re-populate in their mind when the lesson is complete through the workings of The Most High.
For I am simply a messenger of The Almighty and in that, people deny this truth because they refuse to do the work to become their best version and connected version of self to The Creator. It is a choice and I choose my God and his LAW over anyone else’s opinion of what is right and what is wrong.
For one of my great ancestor said it best ” Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Greetings and blessings to all, my name given to me at birth is Keegan Bruce Galt but throughout the years and travels, many have come to know me as “JudaH”, “JudaH Lion”, “Lion” and “XiXgon”(Our sound system name going 20+ years strong). I hail from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean and currently reside in The United States of America.
Music has been part of my life from childhood, as my family is full of musicians and eccentric artists. Our Islands are the true rhythm of the Caribbean, as we have a fundamental role in the foundation and creation of majority of the music that has come out of many islands. We are in the inventors of the Limbo, Steel Pan Orchestras, Rocksteady music, Soca Music and Calypso music, a popular style commandeered by Harry Belafonte, who never performed on our Carnival stages yet was given the worldly title of “King of Calypso”.
Though he apologized, he never made an attempt to come sing in our nation. I find that strikingly odd. May his soul rest in peace nonetheless.
These things listed prior had a huge impact in my childhood.
I state these things to set records straight in this world of confusion, for so many that live in an illusion.
We do not have that privilege in the Islands for reality strikes very swiftly in our tight knit communities.
This brings us to the discipline and craft we have been engulfed in as growing in a Caribbean family home with Catholic foundations and a very loving and understanding upbringing, but when my Father spoke, his voice and word was the LAW. We grew with respect of our elders, pristine etiquette in public and the 10 commandments drilled into our life while still enjoying the fruits of culture, heritage and tradition of our island life.
At 14 – 15 years old, a friend and I started a DJ group called Higher Heights Sound System, where we quickly spread throughout the house party circuit, which was a big thing for us at that age. There was another group of childhood friends that had the same idea yet they played a little more conscious reggae as we were the party sound. As time progressed, we decided to join forces and we started a sound system named XiXgon Sound. Almost overnight, we became the new youths on the block and started our climb to International fame.
We will be having our 25th Anniversary Event in the coming years and that is going to be a night you wouldn’t want to miss. Get ready T & T!
As we progressed our name throughout the world, I personally discovered that the music was changing and I was growing. Growing deeper into my faith of a creator and deeper in the psychological overstandings of the human experience. More questions and doubts arose with this depth.
I saw the little children singing songs of horrific lyrics with gang warfare, bloodshed and x-rated content. In my shift and change, I asked for help from The Most High and almost immediately, shifts started appearing in my everyday life. I needed to know before I committed my life to an Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent being that I was doing the right thing and not following dogmatic theology and religious control tactics.
I was sent on an adventure and journey that I was guided to start documenting via Instagram from November 2012. I didn’t have a phone that could use Instagram, as Blackberry was my vibe, but as I got access to the app, the documentation and shifts began between there and Facebook.
If you truly seek to know about my journey, I recommend you start at the beginning and you will travel through time of past with me to the present, where you can see the creation of our future continually being made.
Through the practice of spirituality and study of Abrahamic religions, Buddhism, Hinduism and many other isms and skisms. My curious mind went through a phase of an “insatiable quest for knowledge”. I had some main questions from the beginning.
How do I know GOD is real?
Why do we suffer as human beings in the manner from which we do?
Who was Jesus Christ behind closed doors?
Who was Emperor Haile Selassie I behind closed doors?
I found those answers and now we have many solutions for the problems that have engulfed this world for thousands of years. I dedicated myself to the LAWS of The Most High. Not so much the ceremonial and judicial but the moral laws which are immovable. The ceremonial laws no longer suffice as there was a great sacrifice made by man which was the life of Christ. The ultimate sacrifice.
May the blood of Christ wash over all who read these words.
Feel those tingles? =)
You’re welcome.
The judicial laws are ever changing because they were only instated from the days of Moses, we now see a corrupt judicial system based upon financial gain and terrorizing innocent people with psychological abuse. These things I do not stand with and pray every night for accountability on those who abuse their illusionary power. For JaH so giveth, he so shall taketh away.
“I assure you, all who have done humanity wrong will be held accountable. They have been dropping like flies after these absurdities they attempt to create. It’s as if the control freaks are preparing for a huge awakening of sorts.”
Hmmmm
Through the study of human behaviour and enlightened masters of past, many truths were revealed to me. I decided I needed to walk the walk rather than talk the talk and in doing so, the most amount of pain I have ever received was gifted to me by The Almighty, for he who feels it, shall surely know it. “Ask and ye shall receive” he said. The only way to truly empathize with another is to attempt to walk in their shoes. “Pick up your cross and walk with me” he said, so I did and my life will never be the same because of it. I now KNOW beyond any doubt that this one truth stands firm and is immovable #NobodyBiggerThanJaH
My experience with The Creator are far beyond the construct of man made scientific measurements which is forever changing and has lost much of it’s value due to perversion and corruption of weak men and women. Now, do not misquote me, the scientific method is GREAT but some of the men and women in science and health these days, not so great. Very weak individuals in their hearts and minds. Easily corruptible and stand for nothing but their own foolish gain and a place in falsified history.
The continuous discoveries of “NEW POSSIBILITIES” are part of their never ending story, yet they will never be able to explain the soul that resides within each and everyone of us. That soul is what the deceiver comes for and that is where I step in.
My services are not just music, as music is a hobby of mine and carries the truth of my heart felt intention and spirit. It allows me to express truth that has been shunned by so many due to the lack of their compassion and empathy when I used to speak and warn of what has been shown, I was denied and excommunicated by my own actions. I used to make people feel fear and they didn’t like that, so they ran away.
It took me sometime to discover how to communicate this new information.
So I found a way to make it fun and enjoy my life in expression of truth and to give an option “for those who have ears shall hear” he said.
I seek to protect children from the madness and mayhem of this realm. I seek to hold accountability amongst my fellow Earthens and I seek to guide those who suffer in silence into a space of peace that is permanent and unfailing due to a great system that has been concocted with The Most High and I in our secret space.
There is no middle man needed for the system allows each individual to discover the true connection without distortion of noise and distraction from the enemies that exist around us.
I have had 100% success rate in the aiding and assisting those in need, it simply takes patience and love at the root and of course those who are seeking assistance. All they need to do, is ASK!
You ask me what sets me apart from others.
Well, I would ask you to read my story, follow my life, listen to my music and hear my words, observe my actions and see the peace and truth that I function on a daily basis in. I also recommend do not cross the border, for so many have tried to test my boundaries and it amuses me because it never ends well for them.
I would return a question and ask
How many other people on this Earth have been granted the title that has been bestowed unto me?
How many people on Earth truly carry the anointing? Is it only 144,000? I see so many calling themselves the chosen ones yet they continue to choose babylonian nonsense and do not rely upon The Most High for their livity.
Put them in front of me and you will see, they are either my brother/sister or they are a perversion of truth.
Plain and simple. I do not play when it comes to life or death, for I have experienced too much death at such a young age, we are in the business of preserving life and extending chances to live a happy life for those who seek them. In my pain I have found a greater respect for love and I cherish the act and the emotion of love. For those who truly know me presently, they witness these truths.
What am I most proud of?
To be proud to me may carry a definition different to another. I find humility in the grace and blessings that are bestowed upon my life by The Most High, yet as a human, I know to be proud of one’s work is not necessarily a bad thing. Yet, we see the word pride and proud as adjective, verb and noun has been manipulated into perverse sexual nonsense that I will not partake in due to my knowing of it’s selfish root and distortion.
With that being stated, I am grateful for the abilities granted to me by The Almighty to complete the mission and the work that has been asked of me to do. I have found how hard it is to obtain a healthy level of self-esteem as the ego can be manipulated easily if one has a weak mind and “pride” can come in and become very toxic.
We must actualize and find self awareness to know a simple truth inside.
Once our intention is made with TRUE LOVE and dedication to the glory of The Supreme Source Creator, we will succeed in our endeavours, no matter what our feelings may tell us.
All praises belong to The Most High and with love, I have been granted the ability to speak truth from the heart without allowing the ego to take control of my vessel.
I can praise others for their works and I can feel accomplished when a project is complete, I can feel good about it, knowing that the intention is set from a good place and not egoical. I dare not draw opposition from JaH, for that is what pride usually leads to. Yet, we are to be proud but never live in pride. The only pride I know is that of my Lions and Lionesses.
I will state this for those reading and who are seeking a listening ear.
If you seek to have a discussion one of one to know where you stand in this time of Earth, I recommend speaking with The Almighty, pick up his book and if you are having a hard time to do that. Then take the time to read ALL of my works before you reach out. You may find the answers you seek and in that, when we DO speak, I will be able to guide you much easier as your foundational work has been completed within the self. If you seek to be my equal, then rise up your vibration with the internal work. It’s already documented and it’s all for free, laid out in a timeline of my everyday life, specifically for YOU. I give thanks for your time and I share my love with you, for I know you have a purpose here on Earth, I ask that you make your life count by simply discovering the love within but again, this takes time. Be patient with yourself. Tomorrow is another day but it is promised to no one. So live for today and live with intention of goodness.
Good over evil, everyday we say.
Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)
This is an interesting question as I have been in two minds about them, yet in my experience, they have benefited our mission and goal. With the crumbling of the financial institutions due to horrific corruption and inside trading, crypto currencies have come as a replacement for trade yet still worthless as the dollar we trade on a daily basis. The only value truly given to currency these days is emotional and in that, emotions are fleeting illusions. NFT’s differ as they can be associated to ANYTHING material and carry the value of that product from digital to 3D world application. For instance,
I’ll share another story with you.
There is a group out of Brazil called the Crypto Rastas and they are heavy into the NFT game. The head creator is a lovely man and has helped preserve parts of Jamaican reggae culture for years to come while creating his own legacy. He gifted me an NFT known as “Don Bhing”. You can see him right here
https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x07cd221b2fe54094277a2f4e1c1bc6df14e63678/2430/
In doing so, I was given free reign of the character and with some help from our fellow musician brothers, Mello Red and Perch, we ended up writing and creating the world’s FIRST song and animated music video based upon an NFT character.
You can do a quick search on YouTube to see the music video or check it out right here
It was an instant hit in the NFT community and right now, Don Bhing is for sale at around 350 ETH. That is pennies when considered the historical value of what has been created here.
Now, this is where the NFT got even more interesting. To raise funds for the creation of the music video, we teamed up with another Crypto Rasta holder who goes by the name of BoxxCuttaz and he holds a Crypto Rasta named Tony London. BoxxCuttaz created an subsidiary group known as the Crypto Rastas Squad and a series of NFT’s known as the truckies NFT.
Growing up in Jamaica, he would always remember the trucks that deliver the sodas, cookies, snacks, etc and they have become part of Jamaican culture where people fancy up their trucks and make it a full joy for every time the truck passes by. So we teamed up and he created 5 exclusive Don Bhing Truckies, like Trinidad Carnival style trucks for the NFT community and they sold out in less than a week. With each purchase, the owner of the NFT was gifted a master copy of the Don Bhing Master MP3 as well.
This project funded the entire music video and for that, I am grateful and happy to know that good things can be done with these systems. That doesn’t mean corrupt governments will not try to get their hands on it and manipulate it for their own selfish desires, like the super villain Klaus Schwab, look at him, he reminds me of a modern day Dr. Claw from Inspector Gadget.
Here is a link to the Don Bhing Truckies
https://opensea.io/collection/truckie-collabs
So as you can see, the application is limitless and I have some future plans to work with NFT’s but I am patiently observing the marketplace and seeking a little more stability as the project will be a long running investment opportunity for ALL who are willing to grow with us on this Earth.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
This is a fantastic question and the list is long but let’s sum it up as we have spoken your ears off already.
The first thing to understand and comprehend is, THIS IS NOT EASY! If it was easy then everyone would be doing it. It takes time to create and master one’s craft. It takes YEARS of trial and error. A lot of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears. Endless moments of wanting to give up and horrific mental exhaustion at moments of low energy. Support is so gladly accepted and received as we are usually our harshest critics. So many feel the need to lend constructive criticism but how can one criticize something that they have yet attempted to do? We do listen and if we agree, we do heed the advice and make the changes then, no support comes after these changes are made, so emotions now take a toll on the artist. LOL
It is a never ending cycle hence our foundation in strong in The Almighty. For when we fall, he is there to catch us.
You see, as human beings, in our minds, we think that because we listen to something, or read something or experience a visual project or see entertainer on stage that it is easy to do what they do. The ego will say “I can do that!”, “Why do they do it that way?” “They should do it this way instead”, “I hate their music”. A lot of these things branch from lack of comprehension, misconstrued interpretation and a little bit of envy and jealousy. I have come to see within many. We understand, we are spiritual beings having this human experience, we are forgiving but we do not comprehend why people wish such horrific and bad things unto our lives. I have seen people make it their JOB to attempt to destroy my work and it boggles me, as I never did anything to them outside of sing my truth. I pray for those types of people, their lives must be very empty and based upon material value.
I seek to show a process here. When in creation mode and then processing and putting together the works and finalizing and then releasing. It is rewarding in the end but painstakingly hard throughout the process because life does always get in the way. As to then go and perform in front of others, we still all have to deal with the fact that we are human beings. We have emotions and we have a heart, a mind and a soul.
We are putting ourselves in a vulnerable state while those who watch are in safe space, protected by their masks and facade of accomplishments. Then there are those who truly come to listen and embrace the creativity. We give thanks for both types of people.
We ask for empathy to take the time to listen without criticizing, accept without judgment of what is being said, hear the emotion and become one with us in this space. Know that it is not always about entertainment, that sometimes, the truth must be spoken and if done so in a joyful manner of music and song, then so shall it be. Bob Marley and Michael Jackson were King’s of doing this with eloquence and grace.
We ask the non-creative or consumer to know that these works that we put forth cost us money and we do not receive money in return for these works that is equal to the cost of creation. That usually happens YEARS after the fact, sometimes after our life is no longer on this plane of existence. Someone else reaps those financial rewards.
Our true rewards are internal and gives us peace and pleasure knowing that we have made the choice to do these things.
So we ask for your support if you can spare it.
Some artists put their CashApp up in their profiles for assistance, some are complacent with streams and purchases, some sell merchandise. I particularly like to give back and have created a LoJ clothing line for people who are interested in supporting the brand. You can see some of our products and LoJ caps which we are taking pre-orders now.
https://www.instagram.com/LoJOriginals
I always think to ask myself before I started singing.
What is 99 cents for a song on apple music or itunes? Does that even reach the artist. The answer is yes, percentage of that does.
What is a couple minutes to play our works on Youtube, Spotify or Tidal, does it help?
The answer is yes, we receive a quarter of a penny for every play on streaming platforms. The more plays, the better ofcourse.
What is a couple dollars extended in support of our work that helps you feel better, know more and live a happier life?
I know I feel good when I support my favourite artists by buying their album, concert tickets and merchandise. I feel as if I am part of their crew because I know I contributed to their success. My favourite artist’s music has changed my life and I am happy that I could have supported them in their goals, visions and dreams.
Know this truth. Your hard earned money helps us pay the same bills that you have to pay and helps puts food on our table. Though we all do our best to work outside of the industry, the goal is get more free time so we can create more positive vibes on Earth.
We also attempt to grow our own food, that in itself cost money but even more rewarding to feed ourselves, family and friends.
We have decided to follow our purpose in a more autonomous, self reliant way. To live in self sustainability and work towards the greater goal.
To create a new path for those who seek to express themselves and give back without the bindings of soul contracts and corrupt music industry standards.
We simply ask that if you enjoy the vibes, then please share with us, as we share with you and know that your dollar will go a long way for us and will be so much more appreciated than per say, the subscription you still pay monthly for that thing you never use but it keeps coming out of your account anyway.
We will be able to continue creating, continue living, and continue giving those who are in greater need than us both with your help. We are all in this thing together. We all have a different purpose but the greatest of them all is that we can work together. Just as we give thanks to Voyage Magazine for extending this opportunity to connect with you, the reader and listener. We work together to obtain the greater goal. Every dollar counts, every word counts, every sound counts, every emotion, feeling and moment of love. You count and we are grateful for you.
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