San Diego reggae artist Jahtiva sets October release for M.I.A. EP

San Diego reggae artist Jahtiva will release the six-track EP M.I.A. on digital streaming platforms Oct. 30, with Jamaican legend Johnny Osbourne featured on the project. The release adds to Jahtiva’s growing live profile in Southern California and follows the EP’s physical rollout that began Aug. 28.

Why it matters: - Jahtiva is using M.I.A. to push farther into the reggae market with a project that pairs a young emerging artist with established names in the genre. - The release extends Jahtiva’s momentum after more than 120 live performances and a string of Southern California appearances. - The EP adds another step in Mia Jativa’s effort to build an audience beyond California through recorded music and live shows.

What happened: - Jahtiva will release the six-track EP M.I.A. on digital streaming platforms on Friday, Oct. 30. - The project features Jamaican reggae artist Johnny Osbourne. - The EP follows the singles “High Maintenance Girl” and “June Gloom.” - M.I.A. had already been available on physical formats beginning Aug. 28.

The details: - The EP includes four additional tracks beyond the two released singles. - One of those tracks is “Let’s Get Together,” which Jahtiva wrote with Osbourne. - Lewis Richards produced and mixed the project. - Richards has worked with Dirty Heads, Slightly Stoopid and Sublime. - Jahtiva says the EP reflects a period of personal change, including having a first child, becoming a single mother and balancing adult responsibilities with going out and partying. - Mia Jativa described the project as a look into her life and first real-world lessons. - Jahtiva is led by 23-year-old singer Mia Jativa. - The artist has performed more than 120 live shows. - Past performances include sets at San Diego’s House of Blues and Music Box. - In September, Jahtiva supported roots reggae band Arise Roots at Music Box. - Jahtiva’s sound draws from roots reggae, jazz, blues and hip-hop. - Jahtiva released the debut EP Medicine Woman in 2024. - More information is available on Jahtiva’s website. - Media assets are available here.

Between the lines: - The collaboration with Osbourne and the production by Richards signal a bid to connect Jahtiva’s newer sound with reggae’s established network. - The release strategy suggests a push to reach both streaming listeners and fans who buy physical music. - The personal themes in the EP may help position Mia Jativa as an artist building a more defined identity beyond live performance.

What's next: - Jahtiva plans to continue developing new music. - The artist also plans to keep building audiences through live performances and collaborations. - Jahtiva is looking to expand beyond California.

The bottom line: - M.I.A. is both a milestone release and a signal that Jahtiva is moving from emerging act to broader regional contender.