Today we’d like to introduce you to Leroy Romans.
Hi Leroy, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My journey with music began long before I understood what a “career” was. I grew up in Jamaica surrounded by rhythm, melody, and movement it was everywhere. As a child, I was so fascinated by sound that I once broke my grandmother’s stereo trying to figure out how it worked. That moment of innocent curiosity was the spark that started everything. By thirteen, I already knew music was my calling.
I first picked up the flute and fell in love with the way breath could turn into emotion. That love led me to earn a scholarship at the Jamaica School of Music, where I studied classical and jazz. Jazz, in particular, opened a door in my soul it taught me freedom, improvisation, and how to let go of control. That language of flow still defines how I create today.
The Early Journey – Learning from Legends
My professional path took me from the classrooms of Kingston to stages and studios around the world. I had the honor of working with icons like The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, and Maxi Priest, all of whom helped shape who I became as an artist and producer. I co-produced Third World’s Grammy-nominated Generation Coming and contributed to Bunny Wailer’s Hall of Fame: Tribute to Bob Marley’s 50th Anniversary, which won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album.
Over time, my collaborations expanded beyond reggae. I worked with Shaggy, Roberta Flack, and Monty Alexander, blending jazz and reggae on his acclaimed album My America. Each project taught me something different about sound, spirit, and humility.
Some of my songs found their way into global culture:
• Patra – “Worker Man”, a Billboard-charting anthem that took dancehall to the mainstream.
• Rihanna – “Say It”, featured on her multi-platinum album Good Girl Gone Bad.
• Fifth Harmony – “All in My Head (Flex)”, which re-introduced my rhythm from Mad Cobra’s “Flex” to a new generation.
• DJ Khaled – “Intro (Listennn… The Album)”, where my melodic sense helped frame the beginning of his debut project.
These songs reminded me that music travels it connects hearts across oceans and generations.
The Awakening – When Music Became Spirit
In my early forties, I went through what I can only describe as a spiritual awakening. I realized music wasn’t just entertainment it was energy. Every note, every frequency, carries emotion, intention, and healing potential. That understanding transformed how I approached sound forever.
I began studying vibrational energy and discovered the 432 Hz frequency, sometimes called the “heartbeat of the Earth.” When I tuned instruments and productions to 432 Hz instead of the modern 440 Hz standard, I could feel the difference not just hear it. It calmed the body, expanded the heart, and re-aligned the mind. I started calling it “music in harmony with the universe.”
That’s when I founded Meridian Gates in Miami, a creative home built on the belief that music can heal. Everything we produce is tuned to 432 Hz. The studio isn’t just a business; it’s a sanctuary. Artists who come here are encouraged to reconnect with their higher selves, to find the message behind their sound. I tell every artist the same thing: “When you sing or play from truth, the frequency becomes medicine.”
A Legacy of Frequency and Family
My son Yorel is one of my greatest inspirations. He plays the saxophone beautifully, and together we formed a group called 432 Warriors, where we perform music rooted in jazz, reggae, and healing energy. Performing with him reminds me why I started this journey in the first place it’s about connection, legacy, and love through sound.
We recently performed at the Soul Power Concert Series, a powerful moment that reflected how my musical story has come full circle from a child chasing vibrations to a father sharing them with his son.
The Purpose Today
Through Meridian Gates, I continue to create projects that inspire, uplift, and align. My catalog includes songs like The Cure, Synchrony, Wellness, and Victory, each one crafted with intention and balance. Whether I’m producing for artists like Kanye West, DJ Khaled, or Sharon Marley, or building meditative soundscapes for wellness programs, my mission is the same: to heal through sound.
I believe every artist has a spiritual fingerprint. My job is to help them discover it and translate it into music that resonates on every level mind, body, and soul.
Closing Reflection
If there’s one lesson my journey has taught me, it’s that music is more than notes and rhythm, it’s a form of prayer. Every melody is an offering, and every rhythm is a heartbeat shared with the world. I’ve moved from playing instruments to producing albums to understanding that sound itself is sacred.
So when people ask what I do, I tell them:
“I make music that remembers where we came from—and helps us remember who we are.”
Through Meridian Gates, my mission is simple yet profound: to create music that heals humanity, one frequency at a time.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Every stage of my journey has come with its own set of challenges. Early on, I faced the uphill climb of making a name for myself in a very competitive music industry. There were times when resources were limited and opportunities seemed out of reach, but faith, persistence, and my love for music kept me moving forward.
Later in my career, the challenges became more internal, learning to balance the business side of music with creativity, and understanding how to stay true to my spirit in an industry that often pushes you toward trends. When I entered my 40s, I went through a spiritual awakening that completely changed how I saw my purpose as a musician. That period of transition wasn’t easy, it meant letting go of old patterns and trusting a deeper calling.
I had to rebuild my life and the way I work from the inside out, forming Meridian Gates, my company dedicated to producing music in 432 Hz for healing and alignment. Financially, emotionally, and creatively, that took everything I had but it also gave me everything I needed. Today, I see those struggles as the refining fire that helped me step fully into my truth. Every obstacle pushed me closer to what I was meant to do: use music to inspire, heal, and uplift.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
No, it definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. Every stage of my journey has come with its own set of challenges. Early on, I faced the uphill climb of making a name for myself in a very competitive music industry. There were times when resources were limited and opportunities seemed out of reach, but faith, persistence, and my love for music kept me moving forward.
Later in my career, the challenges became more internal, learning to balance the business side of music with creativity, and understanding how to stay true to my spirit in an industry that often pushes you toward trends. When I entered my 40s, I went through a spiritual awakening that completely changed how I saw my purpose as a musician. That period of transition wasn’t easy; it meant letting go of old patterns and trusting a deeper calling.
I had to rebuild my work from the inside out, forming Meridian Gates, my company dedicated to producing music in 432 Hz for healing and alignment. Financially, emotionally, and creatively, that took everything I had, but it also gave me everything I needed. Today, I see those struggles as the refining fire that helped me step fully into my truth. Every obstacle pushed me closer to what I was meant to do: use music to inspire, heal, and uplift.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
My advice for finding a mentor is to first know why you need one. When you’re clear about your purpose, the right people start to appear. Energy attracts alignment. It’s also important to stay teachable — even after success. Some of my biggest breakthroughs came from listening to people who weren’t in the music industry at all but understood human connection and spiritual truth. That said, I studied Napoleon Hill, P.B. Proctor, Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins, Bert Goldman, to name a few, and I keep reading and listening because expansion means growth. Without growth, we are stuck in mental and physical traumas that are hopeless to overcome without deep reflection and knowledge.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.meridiangates.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leroyromansmusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeridianGates/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroyromans/
- Twitter: https://x.com/meridiangates
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MERIDIANGATES432HZ
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/leroyromans
- Other: https://yorelromans.hearnow.com/its-love
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