Biography
Mia Jativa, known as “Jahtiva” takes her semi-eponymous name from a clever play on words that translates to "God's Flower." With a soulful yet powerful vocal delivery, her stylistic choices are influenced by genres such as jazz, blues, hip-hop and the classic roots reggae style of the 1970’s. Jahtiva released her debut EP “Medicine Woman” in 2024, featuring an all-star cast of world- renowned musicians/engineers including Grammy winners Santa Davis on drums and Fabian Cooke on the mix. In 2025, Jahtiva released her second EP titled “Crucial Lover.” The EP features the track “Springtime Love” which has become a crowd favorite. After a summer tour, Jahtiva hit the studio and recorded “Ghost Train.” The song is a collaboration with violinist “Man of the Forests” and includes reggae legends Fully Fullwood and Tony Chin on bass and guitar respectively. The track was recorded at 17th Street Recording Studios and produced by the incredible Richard Lewis. Several dub tracks were to follow including mixes by Scientist, E.N. Young, Brizion, Noisemaker, Stoney Eye, Rough Sounds and Roger Rivas. Jahtiva’s momentum is at an all-time high. She is honored to reconnect with reggae legends Santa Davis and Tony Chin from the Soul Syndicate for her third EP which is set to release in 2026. With this record, Jahtiva is setting her sights on expanding reach and is manifesting bookings at reggae festivals as well as partnerships with international reggae artists, DJ’s and sound systems.