The 23-year-old singer-songwriter's latest project, M.I.A., arrives on digital streaming platforms October 30
For a young artist still in her early twenties, landing a collaboration with a Jamaican reggae icon is a major statement — and that is exactly what San Diego’s Jahtiva has done. The emerging reggae vocalist, born Mia Jativa, is set to drop her six-track EP, M.I.A., on digital streaming platforms this Friday, October 30. The project brings together Jahtiva’s soulful vocals, reggae influences and collaborations with established musicians, including Jamaican reggae artist Johnny Osbourne.
Originally available on physical formats starting August 28, the digital rollout marks a wider push for the EP. The six-song collection follows the earlier singles “High Maintenance Girl” and “June Gloom,” and includes four additional tracks. Chief among them is “Let’s Get Together,” which Jahtiva co-wrote with Osbourne. Produced and mixed by Lewis Richards — a studio veteran whose credits include Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid and Sublime — M.I.A. showcases Jahtiva’s evolving sound and her connections within the reggae music community.
“The M.I.A. EP is just a peek into the mind of a 22 year old girl. I feel like I was going through a lot at the time; having my first child, being a single mother, being able to go out and party as an ‘adult’, trying to balance it all and all the emotions that come with learning my first real life lessons. Thank you for coming along this journey of life with me and listening to it through my music,” said Mia Jativa, lead vocalist of Jahtiva.
At just 23 years old, Jativa is carving out a name in Southern California’s reggae scene, having already logged more than 120 live performances. She has played notable venues including San Diego’s House of Blues and Music Box. Just last September, Jahtiva supported roots reggae band Arise Roots at the Music Box, marking another milestone in the young artist’s growing career.
With plans to expand beyond California, Jahtiva continues to develop new music and connect with audiences through live performances and collaborations. M.I.A. will be available on major digital streaming platforms beginning October 30, 2026.
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About Jahtiva
Jahtiva is a San Diego-based reggae artist led by 23-year-old singer Mia Jativa. Drawing influences from roots reggae, jazz, blues and hip-hop, Jahtiva combines soulful vocals with a contemporary approach to reggae music. Since releasing her debut EP, Medicine Woman, in 2024, Jahtiva has continued to build a following through original music, collaborations and more than 120 live performances.
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Why it matters — In an era when streaming can level the playing field for independent artists, a collaboration with a legendary figure like Johnny Osbourne gives Jahtiva a credibility boost that few up-and-comers can claim. It signals that Southern California’s reggae scene is producing talent capable of drawing international attention, and that the genre’s future may be built on cross-generational partnerships like this one.
