Born in Louisiana and raised in South Florida this soul-stirring songstress has always
had the gift of music in her bones and a desire to change lives. At the age of three it was
then that her parents had taken notice of a significant and delightful ability that their
second daughter embodied innately. âI can remember watching the Grammyâs with my
family one night and Janet Jackson was performing Control, then I can remember saying
to my dad, âI want to do thatâ, Says Jita. As time went on they could truly see that not
only desire was there but the ability and potential was as well. From the tender age of
seven this young siren has been performing all over South Florida in venues that
included local parades, international conventions, churches, local talent shows, Heat
games and a long list of others. Her desire to be on stage and to sing was unshakable.
During the early years of stage performances she was regarded as a young Whitney
Houston. Raised in the church and brought up in the knowledge of who God is, Jita was
sensitive to the gentile pull of the Holy Spirit. In 1994 at the age of twelve, during a
sermon in North Miami, she was compelled to accept the Lord as her personal Savior.
By the time she was seventeen, she decided to be obedient to the call and offer her
voice back to the Lord in song. âEver since I can remember I have always had the
feeling that I was supposed to be singing for God.â
The exposure to gospel greats like Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters and others like
Aretha Franklin , Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston and a host of others was very influential
to her. Jita grew up with the sounds of Motown flowing through the house and at the
same time âThe Sound of Musicâ would be on the television. The city of Miami, being as
culturally eclectic as it is, also offered its rich soulful assortment of flavor that intrigued
her as well. With such an intense appreciation for all types and styles of music from
Motown to classical to alternative to jazz, it is evident that elements from these styles
play an integral part in the uniquely smooth sound that is Jita.
With a heart and passion for God, this singer/song writer has counted it a privilege to
spread the good news of Jesus Christ in such a way that is refreshing to the listener
while being centered in truth. â Its so important to me that young people today have a
real, and positive role model that lives what they believe and isnât afraid to stand up for
what they believe. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find artists that embrace their
responsibility as role models, take into consideration where they lead young minds, and
also consider how it will affect our world tomorrow.â When asked about where her ideas
come from Jita replies, âMy music is from God and itâs only Him who truly inspires me to
do what I do. Iâm honored to know Him, and I want others to truly know Him as well.â Jita
currently resides in South Florida with her husband and two children.