Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Jamaican-born singer Yanique Sasha, tackles matters of the heart and social issues on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts.

The unfinished project, due later this year, will feature production work from John ‘Jon FX’ Crawford.

Originally from Kingston, Yanique Sasha (real name Yanique Sasha-Gay Moodie) relocated to Orlando, Florida, 22 years ago. Now in her early 30s, the singer and songwriter has done vocal work on projects for the likes of Mavado, Gyptian, Pressure and Sanchez, among others.

“My life experiences have moulded me into the person that I am today. I enjoy writing and putting my thoughts into songs. I always encourage persons to find their inner strength within because it is imperative for their happiness,” Yanique Sasha explained.

After making a name for herself within the Jamaican diaspora of Florida, Yanique Sasha relocated to New York where she collaborated with Gyptian on the track Touch, which was featured on his I Can Feel Your Pain album. She was also featured on two tracks from Mavado’s 2009 album Mr Brooks … A Better Tomorrow.

She recently shared co-writing credits on Jamaican-born singer Sade Serena’s Billboard charting EP GermiNation.

Yanique Sasha is currently promoting the singles Spread Love, Passa Passa and Broken.

“Spread Love is my universal anthem. It crosses all boundaries. People across the world can relate because love is universal. Passa Passa is more up tempo dancehall.Broken sheds light on the pain and suffering in the world,” Yanique Sasha explained.

She lists the late Bob Marley and South African singer Lucky Dube among her musical influences.

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Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Jamaican-born singer Yanique Sasha, tackles matters of the heart and social issues on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts.

The unfinished project, due later this year, will feature production work from John ‘Jon FX’ Crawford.

Originally from Kingston, Yanique Sasha (real name Yanique Sasha-Gay Moodie) relocated to Orlando, Florida, 22 years ago. Now in her early 30s, the singer and songwriter has done vocal work on projects for the likes of Mavado, Gyptian, Pressure and Sanchez, among others.

“My life experiences have moulded me into the person that I am today. I enjoy writing and putting my thoughts into songs. I always encourage persons to find their inner strength within because it is imperative for their happiness,” Yanique Sasha explained.

After making a name for herself within the Jamaican diaspora of Florida, Yanique Sasha relocated to New York where she collaborated with Gyptian on the track Touch, which was featured on his I Can Feel Your Pain album. She was also featured on two tracks from Mavado’s 2009 album Mr Brooks … A Better Tomorrow.

She recently shared co-writing credits on Jamaican-born singer Sade Serena’s Billboard charting EP GermiNation.

Yanique Sasha is currently promoting the singles Spread Love, Passa Passa and Broken.

“Spread Love is my universal anthem. It crosses all boundaries. People across the world can relate because love is universal. Passa Passa is more up tempo dancehall.Broken sheds light on the pain and suffering in the world,” Yanique Sasha explained.

She lists the late Bob Marley and South African singer Lucky Dube among her musical influences.

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Yanique Sasha to release album this year

Sasha Dias hopeful for hit in Jamaica

Sasha Dias

Though she was born and raised in South Florida, USA, singer Sasha Dias has always maintained ties to her Jamaican roots.

With her debut album Break Free, recently released, Dias is keen to make a name in her parents’ homeland.

“I would love to have a hit in Jamaica. I know I am getting some radio play there, so I’m hoping for the best,” she said.

The song getting some radio play is Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough, lead single from Break Free.

Dias also has high hopes for other songs from the 14-track set – a cover of Power Of Love (made popular by pop singers Jennifer Rush and Celine Dion) and That’s It.

The granddaughter of singer Winston Dias (who had a hit in the 1960s with Cercy Tea), Dias has visited Jamaica “a couple of times”. She tunes into the latest music coming out of the country through Caribbean radio in South Florida.

“I listen to WAVS 1170 Radio, which plays lots of reggae with Etana, Mavado, Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, Chronixx, and much more,” she said.

Dias’ first song, I Want You, was released in 2006, followed four years later by a cover of Miley Cyrus’ The Climb.

Break Free is produced by Lindel Thompson for the LTK20 label. It was released digitally by FoxFuse and on compact disc by Tad’s Records.

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Sasha Dias hopeful for hit in Jamaica