Orajahdon ready to shake up the scene

Fast-rising St Ann-based singjay Orajahdon has been steadily climbing his way to global stardom since his breakout on the music scene five years ago.

Orajahdon, who was greatly influenced by dancehall superstar Masicka, said he started taking his musical journey more seriously when he started listening more of Masicka's music.

"Masicka really inspire me so much and mek mi really want fi do music, suh a dat time mi formulate the love for it the real way," Orajahdon told THE STAR. He added that in high school, though he loved music, he never truly saw it as a career.

"But from mi start listen to Masicka mainly, him inspire me and mek mi start deal wid [music] certain way, and mek mi know seh mi can dweet - suh from then and there a greatness," said the artiste, whose birth name is Kamari Wollaston. However, Orajahdon said he plans to be his own brand, with his own style and flow.

"Mi a go continue doing standout stuff and nuh badda follow nobody, and just gwaan duh mi own thing like mi been a duh. Mi naah seh mi betta dan nobody, but mi have it to - mi bad, too, [wid] whole heap a flavour," the deejay confidently stated. He said that his musical style and message, which stem from his personal experiences and emotions, as well as his ability to be "a very good performer", will also see him being a cut above the rest within the industry.

With his musical versatility and "hard work", he further shared how he plans to achieve global stardom.

"A just whole heap more hard work like weh wi a do, stay focus and tek it to the streets - a dat addi main plan yah now. [Look out] fi whole heap a songs, campaign, and whole heap a hard work. [Also] dah Caribbean flavour yah weh mi a bring add a likkle difference to [dancehall] in terms of melody, and a dem ting deh di people dem love, especially di girls dem. Suh mi just a go represent fi di Caribbean, and mi feel seh dat a go be enough," he said.

"Music is my passion and as such, I take pride in delivering quality music. My aim is to become a global star; so, presently, I am laying the foundation to make this a reality," Orajahdon added.

Speaking of pleasing the ladies, the artiste recently released his latest single, titled What's Up, which he said is already creating a buzz on the north coast and has the potential to become a commercial hit.

"It has a nice melody to it, and I am singing about the things I know women like to hear, so the sky is the limit for this record. Mi just hear di beat and seh, 'Bwai, mi can't duh nothing more than just supmn fi di girls dem,'" Orajahdon stated.

The track, produced by Dun Yuh Money Family Records, Bell Bell Entertainment, and Pharmacy Records, is set to debut its visuals.

"We took time to create a solid visual for the single because we know it has the potential to become a major hit, and as such, we wanted to give the song a fair chance to reach a global audience, so we crafted a nice concept," the artiste said. He shared that since being in the music space, he has faced several challenges. But due to his determined spirit and strong will to reach his end goal, he continues to put up a fight as "music always keep me going".

While being mindful of the strong impact and influence music has on the minds of people, he warned the youth to "stay focused on the impact of good music" and not just the negativity of the musical landscape. The singjay, who is known for other tracks such as Big Business, is working on his debut EP.