He is a reggae-fusion artist and producer known for his pop-alternative influenced music and vividly bold, crisp style. The Canadian resident, popularly known as AL THIRD has rhythmic music infused with pop, ballads, R&B, dancehall, and alternative vocals nicely laid on contemporary reggae pop and world-beats. He prides himself in creating a unique sound of music complemented by soulful lyrics that resonate with diverse fanbases and listeners. Born Alpheus Johnson, AL THIRD was raised in Jamaica in the city of Kingston, – a melting pot of cultural icons and a nursery for Jamaican musical legends such as Bob Marley. He developed an eye and ear for music when he was a 10-year-old high school student touring Kingston with his school choir. Following the lead of such vocal trailblazers, the talented singer formed a boy band called One Third which went on to win the Digicel's Rising Star in 2006 (Jamaican equivalent of American Idol). This win springboarded both his band and solo career into music. He has since then graced many stages such as New York’s Irie Jamboree, Miami Jerk Festival, Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Red Rose for Gregory, Peter Tosh's Tribute, Jazz in the Gardens, and Fireworks on the Waterfront.
DISCOGRAPHY
AL THIRD He went on to release songs such as —“My Everything”, “Live It Up” and “I Fret” written and produced by ALTHIRDMUSIC, and “For Tonight” produced by Nubeat Entertainment. He has since co-produced on his debut EP entitled “Endless Possibilities” in 2017 which led with the song “Lone Face” that remarkably made it to the 2019 semi-finals of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and was also used as a soundtrack for the Jamaican local series "Ring Games". His latest release includes songs such as “Only When Close ” “Mood Right Now”, and "Your Soldier", now available on all platforms.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
On his travels, AL THIRD has shared the stage with great reggae acts like Beenie Man, Sanchez, Third World, American acts such as Bobby Kimball formerly of Toto and Chaka Khan, and many more. When AL THIRD is not in the studio or on the main stage at festivals he can be found thrilling folks at corporate events and small live music venues with his acoustic guitar and soulful voice.