If Everyday Was Summer
Cruz Rock Iyatola (born Frankie Alberto Garcia) is a Dancehall/ Reggae/ Latin Singer and Producer from the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cruz Rock was born on July 4, 1984 on the island of St.Croix U.S.Virgin Islands, the youngest of 3 children. His heritage traces back to Trinidad & Tobago as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico and Viequez. Born to a Trinidadian mother and a Puerto Rican father he is a mixture of two very influential cultures. His love for music started at a young age, his father (Reynaldo Garcia) was a member of a local salsa band on the island, while his mother (Reola Garcia) a woman of faith, always singing to him gospel songs. His sister (Melissa Garcia) was also a great singer, setting examples for him when she performed at local events. While his brother’s (Reynaldo Garcia Jr.) unconditional love for reggae helped him to absorb the Jamaican culture and dialect. “My brother began listening to reggae music in the 90’s and introduced it to me at an early age , being that I looked up to him I drew closer to the reggae music. I listened to Bob Marley, Shabba Ranks, Sizzla, Red Rat, Buju Banton and so many more legends in the Reggae industry.”