Jah Decko “LOVE WHO LOVES YOU BACK TOUR” 2027 Bookings Now Available + New Album
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Suriname-born and Amsterdam-based, Jah Decko brings authentic roots reggae with a modern edge. Conscious lyrics, deep grooves and a powerful live band make his show a strong fit for reggae festivals, clubs and cultural events in 2027. Jah Decko born as Darl Douglas in Paramaribo, Suriname, came to the Netherlands at a young age with his mother. Decko grew up in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Amsterdam.
FROM YOUTH
Showing a lot of talent for football at a young age, he was scouted at the age of 11 by the Amsterdam professional football organization Ajax. He grew into a professional football player and kept it up for 14 years. During his football career he discovered that he also had another love, and that is music…mainly reggae.
In 2003 he started the formation Dreddayouthz — offering something that had never been done before by other Surinamese artists: singing Surinamese lyrics on roots reggae riddims. The concept was a local success and many performances followed. During this period, Jah Decko produced the tracks of Dreddayouthz in collaboration with his cousin Marvin Nijhove.
In 2011 he released the album “Modern Rockers Vol 1” by Joggo with hit songs such as “Beware & Peace & Love”. Then in 2012 the EPs “Liberation & Liberation 2.0” by Ziggi Recado and in 2015 “Mount Zion” by Miriam Simone. After a number of years of producing, Jah Decko released the EP RASTAFARI-I WAY in 2020. On this EP he introduces his BoBo Ashanti brother Ras Mendel.
ABOUT
Because Reggae music is universal, Jah Decko decided to record English tracks around the Corona/Covid crisis. The productions of these tracks are in the name of Jah Decko (drums & Bass), Jacques Nagelhout (Guitar, Bass, drums) & Marvin Nijhove (keyboards, piano). From the beginning, Jah Decko has been known as an artist who brings socially critical lyrics, and produces deep roots rock reggae riddims.
This will be no different on his upcoming debut album LOVE WHO LOVES YOU BACK (sung in English) to be released October 5, 2026
Jah Decko is a versatile personality with a clear mission: releasing music with a message and soul.
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FESTIVALS • CLUB SHOWS • LIVE EVENTS
Full live band • EPK • Music • Technical rider available jahdeckomanagement@gmail.com
+31 (0)6 30 46 00 71
Music with a message ~ Roots with a purpose
Authentic Roots ~ Reggae Conscious Music ~ Positive Vibes
