Aimann Raad - Freedom

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The new album from the Ivorian-Lebanese reggae artist, Freedom, is the first chapter of a trilogy entitled “Journey of Life,” a musical project retracing the artist's journey through his experiences, influences, and spirituality. Freedom is a musical epic that explores spirituality, social justice, resilience, and freedom—a voyage between continents and consciousnesses. Recorded in Abidjan by Génie Music (Evariste Yacé), Ya Foy Production, and in collaboration with Jacin (High Tension Records). Mixed by Manjul and mastered by Damien Coutrot (Baco Studio).

Aimann raad

Aimann Raad

Aimann raad

Born in Abidjan, Aimann Raad discovered reggae at a very young age in the clubs of the Ivorian capital. It was in the late 1990s that he first performed with groups like Wisemen and then Kingston Gangstar, who played extensively in clubs, mainly covering Bob Marley classics. But Aimann Raad was about to begin laying the foundations of his own compositions.

In the early 2000s, Aimann moved to Austin, Texas. Things moved quickly there; he founded the band Lion Head and immersed himself in the American reggae/dub scene, beginning to shape his musical identity. Between 2002 and 2004, his first demos with arranger Patche marked a turning point: they would give rise a few years later to the Lion Head EP. His journey then took him to Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae, where in 2004 he recorded the track "Wanted for Arrest" with producer Dave Joshua Clarke. This immersion reinforced his roots as much as his artistic legitimacy. In 2006, he spent a year in Los Angeles and frequented the headquarters of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, contributing his track "I Ride With Jah" to a compilation album. Then it was off to Haiti, where Aimann settled from 2007 to 2009. There he joined the group IZRAEL, performed on stage and notably opened for Kymani Marley, consolidating his presence in the Caribbean.

Back in Côte d'Ivoire, Aimann Raad made a lasting impression at Tiken Jah Fakoly's now-historic comeback concert at the Palais de la Culture, in front of over 15,000 people. Aimann Raad was now a well-known figure and continued his rise on the local scene, while maintaining an international outlook. 2011 marked a true artistic milestone with the release of the Lion Head EP, as well as tracks like "Tuff World" and "In My Country." In parallel, he became involved in humanitarian projects, notably "Un Chœur pour Haïti" (A Choir for Haiti) in 2010. In 2015, he reached a new level by creating Abidjan Reggae Party, which has since become a key event in the Ivorian reggae scene, bringing together local artists and international stars. Between 2018 and 2020, his career took on a new dimension with "Jah Bless I," the mixtape Mystic Music Vol. 1 (nominated by Reggae.fr), and the track "Pays Malade," confirming his position as a socially conscious artist. From 2024 onward, Aimann Raad embarked on a new phase with the single "Send a Prayer" and the collaboration "Family" with Jo2 Plain, marking his expansion to a wider audience.

In 2026, he reached a major milestone with the release of his album Freedom in the spring, a profound, spiritual, and socially conscious project that synthesizes more than two decades of music, travel, and experiences. Drawing from Africa, America, and the Caribbean, Aimann Raad embodies an authentic reggae voice, carried by messages of justice, spirituality, and unity.