Tuff Lion

**Tuff Lion** is a roots reggae guitarist, producer, and songwriter hailing from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. A founding member of the influential band Midnite (later renamed Akae Beka), he’s celebrated for his intricate, soulful guitar work and dedication to Rastafari-inspired music. Over the years, Tuff Lion has carved out a solo career marked by instrumental albums like *Ten Strings* (2011), where his signature 10-string guitar takes center stage, blending traditional reggae rhythms with meditative, spiritually charged vibes. Tracks like *I Want the World to Know (the Love of Jah)* and *Utterance* reflect his commitment to uplifting messages and organic soundscapes, cementing his legacy as a low-key legend in the modern roots scene.