Kaiya's Music
Keshia Thomas (Kaiya) developed a love for singing at a young age. Growing up in Guyana, she excelled in hymn singing in her neighborhood church choir and took part in several of her school's concerts.
Born in Guyana, Kaiya moved to Bridgetown, Barbados in her teens after finishing high school there. She made the decision to continue her musical career after relocating to Barbados, learning about the industry and getting professional vocal training.
She performed in various talent competitions and garnered multiple awards for her superb singing. She joined local bands in Barbados and played both there and in Guyana.
Kaiya lists Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, India Arie, Monica, Tanya Stephens, Destra Garcia, Allison Hinds, and many more as musical influences. This Caribbean gal characterizes her musical taste as Reggae Fusion, slow jams, and filtered and calming riddims. Nature, meditation, and listening to music from the past to the present are also some of Kaiya's sources of musical inspiration.
She made the decision to temporarily halt her musical career after becoming a young mother. After she took a hiatus, her love for singing and music only grew. Returning to her preferred route, she now intends to create even more of a stir while promoting both of her home countries—Guyana and Barbados—on the international stage.
The first song Kaiya ever recorded, "You Lost Me," was written and recorded in Barbados and released in Guyana in March 2020. Kaiya wrote and Paradigm Audio Lab produced "So Nice," her second single, which was recorded in Guyana. Together with Esan Benzy, one of Guyana's top crossover performers, she is now working on a new album.
Kaiya was recently nominated at the DEM ROCK MUISC Award at the USA as the Best Reggae Female Singer.
As an emerging star, she continues to release Reggae lovers rock and Afro-Caribbean jams while recording with Paradigm Records Guyana. She will also work on single collaborations with other studios, such AJ Legendary and Hardball Entertainment, in addition to her upcoming EP projects.
During her tour to Ghana, she collaborated and did a musical video with first MOBO Africa Dancehall Artiste Award Winner, Samini on the song “Feel The Vibe” which was recorded and mastered by Possigee, a renowned music producer.
She is currently working on a number of project in Guyana including shooting a documentary video with her song “Mama Guyana” to project the tourism sector of Guyana in collaboration with the government of Guyana.
She wishes to collaborate with Wyclef and one day open a stage for Chronix as she grows in her career. She is also a radio presenter and recently did a collaboration with Richone on the song “Real Love”. She also shot a video for her song “Love Potion” in Ghana. She is under Linmart Media Management.
"Always believe in yourself and never give up," is her counsel to both herself and people who might feel inadequate.
Born in Guyana, Kaiya moved to Bridgetown, Barbados in her teens after finishing high school there. She made the decision to continue her musical career after relocating to Barbados, learning about the industry and getting professional vocal training.
She performed in various talent competitions and garnered multiple awards for her superb singing. She joined local bands in Barbados and played both there and in Guyana.
Kaiya lists Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, India Arie, Monica, Tanya Stephens, Destra Garcia, Allison Hinds, and many more as musical influences. This Caribbean gal characterizes her musical taste as Reggae Fusion, slow jams, and filtered and calming riddims. Nature, meditation, and listening to music from the past to the present are also some of Kaiya's sources of musical inspiration.
She made the decision to temporarily halt her musical career after becoming a young mother. After she took a hiatus, her love for singing and music only grew. Returning to her preferred route, she now intends to create even more of a stir while promoting both of her home countries—Guyana and Barbados—on the international stage.
The first song Kaiya ever recorded, "You Lost Me," was written and recorded in Barbados and released in Guyana in March 2020. Kaiya wrote and Paradigm Audio Lab produced "So Nice," her second single, which was recorded in Guyana. Together with Esan Benzy, one of Guyana's top crossover performers, she is now working on a new album.
Kaiya was recently nominated at the DEM ROCK MUISC Award at the USA as the Best Reggae Female Singer.
As an emerging star, she continues to release Reggae lovers rock and Afro-Caribbean jams while recording with Paradigm Records Guyana. She will also work on single collaborations with other studios, such AJ Legendary and Hardball Entertainment, in addition to her upcoming EP projects.
During her tour to Ghana, she collaborated and did a musical video with first MOBO Africa Dancehall Artiste Award Winner, Samini on the song “Feel The Vibe” which was recorded and mastered by Possigee, a renowned music producer.
She is currently working on a number of project in Guyana including shooting a documentary video with her song “Mama Guyana” to project the tourism sector of Guyana in collaboration with the government of Guyana.
She wishes to collaborate with Wyclef and one day open a stage for Chronix as she grows in her career. She is also a radio presenter and recently did a collaboration with Richone on the song “Real Love”. She also shot a video for her song “Love Potion” in Ghana. She is under Linmart Media Management.
"Always believe in yourself and never give up," is her counsel to both herself and people who might feel inadequate.
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