Meet young Guyanese rapping sensation Miss Aisha Jones better known as A-TayJah.
In an interview with Gtvibes.com A-TayJah said that “as a child I was always fascinated by the wonders of life and humanity. The way things are, the way people are, and being able to interpret, imitate and recreate the wonders of the world with just a little bit of imagination.”
I had many ideas in my head but finding ways to express how I felt was always my biggest experiments and challenges. See, it amazed me that I had so many options in the field of art and with them I could create something new in multiple ways.
I started off as a writer and poet from the age of six: I would write short stories just for fun, trying to dictate my thoughts. Then I started to write little poems to play around with my words to have some sort of rhythm like a song. I later began to do painting and pencil drawings to go with the words I had written.
But it was not until later on in my life (about 14 years of age) that I found my passion for music through dance-the hip hop style. I was intrigued by hip hop, simply because the moves are daring, fun, playful, and solid. Due to my passion for that style of dance, I began to listen to and fell in love with hip hop music and I developed a keen interest in “rapping”. The way every word has its own beat and the technique used by rappers in the delivery of a song; from speed, to the diction, control of breath, word play, and just the fact that with only the use of words a groovy sound can be formed.
Since then I started practicing not to impersonate but instead to create a new sound. I mastered the art of wordplay just to get a concept across in what we call a “smart” way.
Singer/Rapper since April 2012, as a rapper my main strength is the ability to freestyle on any topic given. I was featured in multiple shows and was the Female winner of the local Entertainment Company (Hits&Jams), “Rap competition” thus attaining the opportunities of meeting Rick Rozay Ross, and also being an opening artist for him at the Jamzone International Night 2012 in Guyana – I’m better known as my stage name A-TayJah.
Throughout the year I’ve been featured in multiple shows, concerts, charity events, and interfaith service, few of which were from the University of Guyana’s organizing, with a band that I formed called “Collage”, I am the only girl and rapper in the band with Lerone Souvenir, Jeremy Sobers and Christian Sobers.
CAREER GOALS
Internationally Recognized Performer
Professional Photographer – with a camera, as a photographer, I would like to be able to create/ capture visual images and freeze them in time for persons to ponder over, question, or just simply admire.
Social psychologist – for me, discovering, understanding, and analyzing the human mindset is a challenge I find very intriguing.
I recognized that the music industry is not a very easy one in which to gain a foothold to get , and as such I am determined to develop and master my craft as a rapper/musician to the best of my ability – with dedication and self motivation the impossible can be achieved.
Being a celebertity comes, with a great deal of responsibility and I intend to use that status to start a movement of unlimited possibilities.
I plan on not only becoming a great entertainer in my field but also an ambassador for Guyana and making a strategic impact in pushing music in Guyana as an art form to new heights and levels. With my band our aim is to maintain and continue the revolutionary effect our music has on people and starting a mental riot which we hope would change the attitudes and perceptions as it relates to topical social issues that affect young people, such as self esteem, sexuality, physical and mental abuse etc.
PERFORMANCES AS A RAPPER: A-TayJah
Took part in and won the Hits & Jams Entertainment Rap Competition ( April 2012)
Opened for “Mr. Vegas” Regional Jamaican Artist – Hits&Jams Easter Monday
Concert (April 2012) Collaborated with local singer Jackie Hanover at GT&T’s “Feel the Beat” dance competition finals (July 2012)