ITALEE was born in Kingston, Jamaica and her love for music began at an early age – Inspired by her parents who laid the foundation for her to develop her talent. She remembers waking up many early mornings to her father singing and strumming his guitar. Even as a child her participation in these musical endeavours fuelled her thirst for the spotlight.

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Since then this talented singer, poet, producer and activist has been making an impressive track record for herself, with a duet performance on Shaggy’s multi-platinum album, Hot Shot; and a solo performance entitled, why on soundtrack album for the hit movie, show time, starring Eddie Murphy and Robert Dinero using her alias ‘’Rude’’ on both projects. Italee has formed her own production company and has produced some of Jamaica’s best dancehall acts include Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Red Rat Sizzla and many more. She has also worked with renowned international producers such as Tony Canal (No Doubt), Derrick Bramble, Dave Stewart, Jeff Bova, Dave Kelly, Robert Livingston and Sly Dunbar. The songstress’ alluring voice, embodied with her stunning appeal proves that she is inevitably destined for stardom; and has garnered endorsements by world acclaimed musicians such as Cindy Blackman, Jack Dailey (drummer and bass player for Lenny Kravitz) Nair-Z (John Mayers’ drummer), Rudy Valention, Gibby, Paul Kastick, drummer/producer.