Naphtali Jr, was born to a St.Lucian/Jamaican family in the early 80s and whose name originated from
the Hebrew/Aramaic word Nuftaali which is one of the 12 tribes of Israel meaning To wrestle with the
devil, also known by his stage names Masikah, or Feesabilaah, is a U.K artist renowned for his rapping
and hip hop music, as well as his poetry, and his social and youth activism.
Prior to becoming Muslim in 2004 he was an avid basketball player and graffitti artist,
and spent most of his youth in Chalkhill Estate. His love for Rap music led him to become a part of
Kardinal Sin then after a break, became part of the illustrious group Geneva Convention. It was the
death of his brother who was murdered by a gang of youths that changed the way Masikah looked at
life.
Masikahs Music is a sound born out of his love for his belief and the provocation and unprecedented
experiences and tribulations of his life with what he has seen and felt. His songs are about growing up
around violence and hardship, racial injustice, problems in a turbulent society, and sometimes his
journey of life and being a Muslim.
Masikahs work is known for advocating global, economic, social, and racial equality and freedom as
well as his graphic descriptions of violence, drug abuse, conflicts concerning Muslims and the beauty of
his Deen. Many fans, critics, and industry insiders rank him as a very powerful, talented, insightful
and inspiring lyrical artist.
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