Born to Jamaican parents in Oakland, CA, Rastan is a singer, songwriter, producer, and audio engineer “From The Midtown With Love” (Santa Cruz, CA). His style of music was influenced by his father, Tito Caleto, a songwriter/vocalist from Kingston, Jamaica. Rastan began recording at 5 years old, singing background vocals for his father. By age 15, he went on to open up for Reggae heavyweights including Burning Spear, Damian Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and Beenie Man. His style of music is a balance between his Jamaican culture and California livin’, culminating in Rastan’s first record deal with Ineffable Records. In 2021, Rastan created Midtown Melodies, a California based production and music publishing company. Alongside his talented peers, they’re dedicating to the preservation of Reggae/Dancehall culture. “Santa Cruz, California-based musician Rastan is an amazing talent and his new album, “From The Midtown With Love” is a vibe showcasing the artist’s lyrical flow and vocals”. - Daily Reggae Album Review 2023