IN Guyana’s stereotypically male-dominated ‘rap’ industry, one woman is redefining the game in her own way, with socially conscious lyrics which stem from her experiences. She is A-TayJah.
Born September 29, 1993, Aisha Jones, or A-TayJah as she’s called, is a rapper and songwriter who has been on the local scene since 2012. Since then, she has blossomed into a veteran artiste, with seven songs under her belt, four of them singles, while the remaining three are collaborations with the likes of Randy Kirton and DRWTHVN.
As a member of the band, Collage, she has the distinction of being the only rapper in the group. However, there is more to this artiste than music.
An ‘alum’ Marian’s Academy from ‘prep’ to Form 2, Aisha also attended St. Roses High, and is currently studying at the University of Guyana.
Aisha is one of those souls who feels most rewarded when she has helped or is helping others. Besides spending her time either writing music or working on her photography, something she takes very seriously, Aisha can be found volunteering with her UG Rotary Club.
She is also heavily involved with the local LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. “I first got involved in activism after taking part in a seminar on social issues at the time in 2013,” she said.
Since then, through her activism, she has travelled around Guyana as well as across the border to Suriname.
This phenomenal artiste is the embodiment of art, and her free-spirited nature is testament to this. She is the most content, humble and down-to-earth person one can ever meet, and despite her growing stardom and popularity, she prefers to only be in the spotlight when necessary.
Aisha believes that she can influence our generations by combining her social experiences with her lyrical content, and deliver a message that is not the stereotypical money, sex and weed content young people are accustomed to hearing.
Already on the scene, the hard work now begins, and our eyes will be on A-TayJAh. And since she is currently in studio with her Collage band mate, Lerone Souvenir, we await a mind-blowing release.