Sheya

This is what the UK industry has been waiting for, a fresh, dynamic singer who is poised to take over the R&B scene with her indelible vocals and innovative sound. Spearheading the new generation of British music, Sheya is emerging from the R&B underground into the mainstream market; and to major acclaim. Patiently waiting until now, her heart warming vocals are on display for the world to hear.
The Heaven’s opened… On May 31st 1987, in South West London, Jazz singer Margaret Brown gave birth to Elleeshea Brown, a day which would potentially change the UK R&B scene forever. It is clear that Sheya’s music lies deep within her family’s adulation for Jazz and Gospel Music, her father, renowned vocal trainer, Junior Skeete, would further secure her fate as a musician; it was undeniably her destiny to sing.
Inspired by iconic artists such as, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Teedra Moses, India Arie and D’angelo, Sheya has also drawn much of her musical influence from other worldly sensations like, the Isley Brothers, Earth, Wind and Fire and a plethora of other heavyweight Jazz and Blues singers. “I’ve had a lot of inspiration from a lot of great artists but overall I have always been compelled by Beyonce’s growth as an artist, her consistent hit songs and her outstanding stage performance. To me she is someone that I am aspiring to be as great as,” Sheya confidently admits.
Finding her way… In the era of the UK Hip hop explosion, Sheya began to explore her versatility as an artist; she knew she wanted to be a star so it was only natural to follow the pop culture of that time. She began Rapping in 2000 and used this new found expression to voice her emotions to the UK Hip hop audience. “It was an expression through music, MCing then was a craze it was still popular with my peers but I wasn’t feeling it, so I began Rapping, to me it was like poetry on a beat, a way for me to release some of the things I was going through at that time,” she reminiscently confirms.
In 2002 Sheya formed Horror Squad alongside MC brothers, KD and Rowdie. This group of street styled musicians was aptly named after the successful community based radio station Horror FM. “This was where I learnt the fundamentals of the music industry. I accomplished a lot; I grew both as a person and an artist.” Managed by J and Tishan of Horror FM, Sheya took to the airwaves gaining the confidence and recognition needed both as a Rapper and Vocalist. “I learnt so much in this period of my life; the most important lesson learned was that I was not a group artist. I knew that my shining would be solo, where I could have more creative control and be appreciated more for my talent, vocal ability and song writing skills.” 2005 was a pivotal year for the highly underrated artist. It was at this time during a music session; Shawn from Cash Management heard Sheya sing and was immediately struck by her talent and vocal range. It would take just three months to sign the dynamic artist and begin the work needed to solidify an illustrious career in music. In 2006 ‘The Studio’ was built in Croydon and Sheya was introduced to Garbz, the R&B/Hip hop super-producer who would inevitable make Sheya a household name. With the studio complete and the musical union of Garbz and Sheya harmonious, the hard grafting began. “Much of my time was spent in studio. We (Sheya and Garbz) spent most of the time building up my song portfolio, song writing and vocally training. It was from pen to paper to the booth daily,” she vividly enthuses. All the way to the top… Now at the tender age of 20, the latest face of R&B is ready to catapult her music to another level. Her debut single ‘Dream Come True’ ft. Young Pro, has been added to the Choice FM UK Cuts play-list, BBC 1xtra DJ Seani B’s Hotshots and regular air-play on community radio stations nationwide. Having just completed the video ‘Dream Come True’, this single will undoubtedly set the charts ablaze, increasing her ever growing fan base. “I have and remain living and breathing for music. This is what I was born to do, this is what I am.” With two other singles, ‘The Meaning Of Love’ and ‘Turn The Speakers Up’ soon to follow, Sheya is targeting music for all to appreciate. “I want to be remembered as one of the most prominent artists from out of the UK, who paved the way for others to follow.”
‘Dream Come True’ is now available for exclusive radio plays and press reviews.