Shayy Soprano thrills at cultural showcase

Dancehall songstress Shayy Soprano showcased her Jamaican roots during a special cultural showcase held at the York College Performing and Fine Arts Department in New York.

Dressed in a full black ensemble with the colours of the Jamaican flag emblazoned over her midriff, she started off her set with a rendition of Adele's Rolling in the Deep. However, it was her rendition of Rihanna's Man Down which sent an electric current of excitement through the crowd and earned her a loud ovation. She also did a rendition of Bob Marley's Redemption Song, her husky vocals oozing with emotion.

She then segued into a performance of her own songs such as Best Life, Temptation, El Numero Uno and Stay Inna Dis, the latter of which earned her an ovation from the audience. She called on her special guests Chris Honor and Rhandy Rover for an energetic song titled Bad Gyal. She closed her well-received set with her Soprano Freestyle.

The artiste, whose given name is Shauna McCrea, recently got a citation from the New York City council for her contributions to women in the areas of fashion and industry. Born in New York to Jamaican parents, Shayy Soprano maintained a cultural link with Jamaica through numerous visits. Shayy Soprano holds a bachelor's degree in music and business administration from York College and an associate degree in theatre from Laguardia Community College.

She launched her recording career in 2021 and she has been honing her craft since that time.