Born in Georgetown, Guyana in 1975, Lambert ‘I Lambi’ Semple is a Reggae artist of the generation that emerged in the rise of the famous ‘First Born’ group, influenced by Wally Fraser of the Vizion Sounds Records.In 1998, ‘I Lambi’, who started his career with the group Three the Hard Way, joined the group First Born under the Label Vizion Sounds Record and management of Walter Fraser. Upon joining the group, he was asked to do the lead vocals for the songs ‘How are we going to survive’ and ‘Repatriation time’, which then became the first two hit singles for the group. While in First Born, he wrote and sang lead for several songs, including ‘Bounce dem head’, ‘Jah blessings’, ‘Got style’, ‘War and Crime’ some of which helped to propel the group to fame.

‘Firstborn’ became a household name in Guyana, and started to perform at major shows and flag raising and other prestigious events in Guyana. In March 2003, the group opened for Sizzla at the Block party concert that led into Sizzla’s ‘Rise to the Occasion’ birthday celebration in 2004 at Caymans Park, Jamaica, where they shared stage with Coco Tea, Beres Hammond, Sizzla, Marcia Griffiths, Richie Stephens and Chezidek.

In 2005, the group performed at Sting Jamaica, Reggae Sumfest, Kingston Jamboree, and many other events. The group went on to record five albums and commenced its tour to Jamaica and the United States of America.

In 2008, the group travelled to the USA and did shows in several states, including a performance at Club SOB. In 2009, the group was nominated for nine accolade awards (Guyana’s Music Award) and won six.

Returning from a successful tour to the USA, some group members decided to venture into solo careers. In 2009, ‘I Lambi’, working as an independent artiste, returned to Jamaica and recorded several singles with Cannon Ball Productions and Bobby Digital, after which he travelled to Trinidad and did two albums.

As a solo artiste, he has been the opening act for Luciano, Jah Cure, Glen Washington, Admiral Tibett and Konshens, to name a few.

Since in Guyana, I Lambi has been showcasing his talent at several local venues, including Linden Town Week, Rasville Village Day, Folk Festival. He has been the opening act for Natural Black at Club 704.
He is once again recording with Vizion Sounds Records, and is expected to release his new single, featuring Blakk Rasta of Ghana.

“I Lambi continues to live his life through the motto of the Group:- Forever Inspirational; Reaching Souls; Teaching Brotherhood, Obedience, Righteousness…Naturally’. There will be more of Lambert “I Lambi” Semple” featuring in these pages.