Vybz Kartel signs Shenequa as first female artist on his label
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At a glance
- Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel signed singer-songwriter Shenequa as the first female artist on his GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik label.
- Shenequa is promoting her single “My Show” and said the deal begins a new chapter in her career.
- Kartel indicated that collaborations between the two artists are being developed.
Shenequa has become the first female artist signed to Vybz Kartel’s GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik label, opening a new chapter for the rising singer and songwriter in Jamaica’s Dancehall scene.
Shenequa is entering a new chapter. With the backing, visibility and creative energy, the team and I will be taking her career to another level, so stay tuned.
Kartel’s team said the deal will provide backing, visibility and creative energy as Shenequa develops her career. Kartel also hinted at possible collaborations between the two artists.
It’s an amazing feeling to be signed by one of the world’s greats. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity, and it’s only up from here.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be signed by one of the world’s greats. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity, and it’s only up from here,” Shenequa said. She is currently promoting “My Show”, accompanied by a new visual designed to showcase her sound and personality. Her catalogue also includes “Emotionally Scarred”.
Music, to me, is expressing how you feel on a beat. It’s never wrong or right. It’s an art, so just create your masterpiece and do it beautifully.
Shenequa described music as a form of self-expression and said she wants to challenge the belief that female Reggae and Dancehall artists can reach only a limited level of success. She said her work ethic follows a principle learned in high school: “Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.”
I aim to change the perception that female Reggae/Dancehall artistes are limited to a certain level of success in the music industry. And if there was ever any truth to that perception, we will change it. With God, all things are possible.
Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.