Reggae Recording artiste Sevana

Reggae Recording artiste Sevana

First introduced to international audiences through her work on reggae star Protoje’s 2014 album Ancient Future, she’s since released a self-titled solo EP and played the starring role in the groundbreaking Jamaican web series, Losing Patience.

It’s safe to call her the island’s latest “it girl” as her photogenic, natural look has made her a favourite of photographers and fashion brands far and wide.

With her next single, “Nobody Man” — out July 19 via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Easy Star Records — Sevana delivers a playful, catchy vocal over an infectious dancehall beat that will have you singing along without even noticing it - Perfect for any Summer playlist.

 Born Anna-Sharé Blake in Jamaica’s westernmost parish, Westmoreland, Sevana coined her name after Savannah-La-Mar, the picturesque coastal town where she grew up. Her musical awakening began at eight years old over a hearty Sunday morning breakfast, when she broke out in an impromptu rendition of Celine Dion’s “A New Day” for her family.

After years of dreaming of a career as a singer, she took her first step towards achieving her goal in 2008, when her fledgeling girl group SLR appeared on Jamaican TV talent competition Digicel Rising Stars, ultimately finishing third.

It would take six more years before the appearance of her debut single, but it was worth the wait. “Bit Too Shy” was produced by Protoje and Phillip “Winta” James (producer of some of modern reggae’s biggest tracks) and, along with her features on Protoje’s Ancient Future, quickly put her on the map as a talent to watch.

Instantly comfortable, confident and engaging on stage, she flourished on stage and began making regular live appearances alongside Protoje and his band, Indiggnation. In July 2015, she joined Protoje on his Ancient Future Tour across Europe where she got her first taste of life on the road. It would not be long before she returned to the continent for a solo tour of her own.