Shenseea Interview
Shenseea for COLORSXSTUDIOS.
Shenseea
Shenseea’s assertive rhymes and lively soundscapes have solidified her as one of the most revered artists to come out of the West Indies in recent years. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, the singer, rapper, and songwriter released her Vybz Kartel-assisted debut single ‘Loodi’ in 2016. Since then, she’s worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, COLORS alum Masego, and Major Lazer, and was the only female rapper to be featured on Kanye West’s 2021 project ‘DONDA’. In 2022, Shenseea released ‘ALPHA’, her debut album featuring highlights such as ‘Can’t Anymore’, ‘Lick’ (with Megan Thee Stallion), and ‘Blessed’ (with Tyga).
Shenseea – Dolla | A COLORS SHOW
Shenseea’s assertive rhymes and lively soundscapes have solidified her as one of the most revered artists to come out of the West Indies in recent years. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, the singer, rapper, and songwriter released her Vybz Kartel-assisted debut single ‘Loodi’ in 2016. Since then, she’s worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, COLORS alum Masego, and
Major Lazer, and was the only female rapper to be featured on Kanye West’s 2021 project ‘DONDA’. In 2022, Shenseea released ‘ALPHA’, her debut album featuring highlights such as ‘Can’t Anymore’, ‘Lick’ (with Megan Thee Stallion), and ‘Blessed’ (with Tyga).
With her sophomore album just around the corner, Shenseea steps onto the COLORS stage to share a lively performance of her new single ‘Dolla’. Lifted from her forthcoming sophomore album ‘Never Gets Late Here’, the song’s infectious rhythms blend the worlds of reggae, R&B, pop, and hip-hop to intoxicating effect. Against this vibrant musical backdrop, Shenseea utilizes her sensational vocals to lyrically explore themes of success and prioritizing independence over romance. Watch the full performance on our site, and be sure to check out ‘Never Gets Late Here’ when it’s released on May 24th.