While most are familiar with the popular Reggae and Dancehall vibe emerging out of Jamaica it's official home there are times when the island produce 'in between' talents that are just as interesting. One such is an artiste callled "Yeshwa" He comes to us managed by independent label Amrit Records. A singer, musician and producer, whose music is refreshing, toned with an international appeal.
As Jamaica wrestle with scant suicide cases and serious crime issues that includes, domestic violence that leads to death and a series of unsolved murders against women, many Jamaicans have come out on their social media pages denouncing the violent acts. The artiste "Yeshwa" supposedly overwhelmed by it all, dropped a mind boggling song called, "Cut Her Loose" just about the same time reports of women gone missing and found dead circulated. The follow up video spiraled across social media as many seemed to share his sentiments.
The track is a definite cut to the chase, it captured the typical relationship woes couples go through, deception and peer pressure which often triggers certain thinking, "cause the thing you a pree fi do har it nuh mek no sense" Yeshwa sings and advises, "nuh badda kill yourself...my youth Cut Her Loose" he sings.
According to his biography, Yeshwa's childhood was impacted by everyday struggles and hardship in a district known as Georges Plain. He attended Frome Technical High school where he studied architectural engineering but had to seek early employment at age 18 to assist his single mother. He took his first job in the parish as a Tattoo artist and got his inspiration from his grandfather, Alexander Manner a minister, and mother Evelyn Pinnock, a singer at The Church of Holiness in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica.
In November 2010 Yeshwa recorded his first song with producer Collin Vibes of High Wave Production entitled, "Step In Da Streets" then went on to record tracks such as "Only God Knows" and "Stress Free". But as the years slipped by he dedicated more of his time to working and reworking his own methodologies and skills in the studio to perfect his self-taught craft in music production and playing lead guitar.
November 2016 he release two singles, 'My Drink' and 'Cut Her Loose.' The single 'My Drink' is a step away from serious social issues such as "Cut Her Loose.' The vibe he brings to this track proves he's diverse and flexible. The uptempo and trendy beat complimented by Yeshwa's softer, smoother vocals encourages trendy lifestyle, this song "My Drink" is one for the clubs.
As for Yeshwa this upcoming easy going Jamaican has this to say, "Music has been my passion, and it has driven me to seek partnership with my friend. We've formulated a strong team and our aim for this movement is to become a force to be reckoned with.
Well from where we stand, things are looking pretty much good for this artiste. As far as we've heard he's gotten the attention of DJ Simbarshe Ngwenya on RTR FM 92.1 over there in Perth, Australia, DJ Bluemoon on BlueBox radio out there in London and DJ Wizology Vibe 105.5 out there in Toronto, Canada. And for us, we are loving the vibe here in Ghana and just wanna encourage Yeshwa to keep the energy up, we watching!
