arijahknow live wires

reggae pioneer

Arijahknow Live Wires is one of Bermuda’s most versatile and captivating cultural ambassadors. A multi-talented roots, rock, and reggae recording artist, he has spent decades commanding stages both locally and internationally with a signature high-energy performance style that seamlessly fuses music, acting, and dance. Driven by a philosophy that refuses to confine his creativity, he rejects rigid genre labels, famously stating: “I don't just call it reggae, or anything else; It's called music.”

Early Roots and Artistic Evolution

Live Wires’ journey in the arts began in childhood, deeply rooted in the island’s rich heritage as a Gombey dancer. He received his first taste of professional public performance under the guidance of legendary Bermudian musician Wendell “Shine” Hayward as a member of the instrumental band, Sophisticated Gents. This foundational experience cultivated his multidisciplinary approach to entertainment, shaping him into a true renaissance man of the Bermudian creative community.