Cruz Rock Iyatola has been consistently making marks in the music industry. His single "In The Spirit" was called amongst many great musicians ranking at #9 on the Top Ten Best Reggae Singles in Italy for 2014. His latest album "Soul Rebel" released in late 2015 won several awards including Best Reggae Album in the Academia Music Awards. Frankie Garcia (Cruz Rock) born 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.” The number one Break Out Caribbean Artist in L3 Magazine, for the month of July 2012. He was also number one on the Tempo TV Cross Caribbean Countdown for the month of May 2013. He is one of the most highly anticipated Artists to derive from the U.S Virgin Islands, a singer, songwriter & producer. He maintains a steady rise as one of the Virgin Islands top Entertainers, creating a new era in music. A soul that is restless and destined for greatness he is Cruz Rock ”Iyatola”.