Masta Recka was born R.J. Green on October 7th, 1977 in
Kingston,
Jamaica. At age 17, he left his hometown to join his grandmother in the
Bronx, New York, where he soon began writing lyrics for underground
rap artists.
In 1996, he graduated with top honors from Evander Child's
High School in the Bronx, N. Y. He consequently attended SUNY Old Westbury College,
earning a BS in Chemistry in 2000. Before relocating to South Florida,
he continued on to Stony Brook University in pursuit of an MS in Theater.
Recka was first discovered by one of New York’s hottest
radio stations,
Hot 97, during a college concert series at Old Westbury College. His
electrifying style and energy captivated audiences. Soon, he was
nicknamed what would become his artistic name, “Masta Recka,” a
name symbolizing his unforgettable performances, which always
“wrecked the house,” leaving fans screaming for more.
When his younger brother “Kila Youth” took over the music
scene in
New York, a motivated Masta Recka began to experiment with crossover
music and eventually joined and helped form the dancehall group
‘Topshotta Crew.’ The popular group landed a record deal after a
superb performance at Jamroc Night Club, New York. Legendary
hip-hop artist 'Special Ed' was the group’s first producer. Everything
was in place for success but Recka departed from the group when
several of its members began to show a lack of interest.
Masta Recka went on to write and edit a vast collection of
books,
plays and screenplays; he also became the founder and owner of
his current publishing company, the Masta Recka Publishing
Company - BMI. In 2008, Masta Recka joined the group ‘SJ,’ featuring
Edson Jean, Jeano, J.R, and Jayy Blakk. Recka contributed his
still-electrifying sounds to their latest singles "So Fine" and
“Sweetheart.” The group is already making a name for itself after
being dubbed with the hottest music of 2009 by South Florida radio
stations and listeners. Recka is still a part of SJ today, as the
group continues to embark on what is sure to be a promising career
in the music industry.
Today, Masta Recka is constantly molding his lyrical scheme, which
continues to entrap audiences, constantly earning him standing ovations
around the world. Throughout his personal career, he has shared stage
with legendary artists such as hip-hop icon Foxy Brown, Jimmy Cozier,
RL, Best Man, and Reggae superstar Spragga Benz.
