Zantelly aims for musical diversity

Dancehall artiste Zantelly has a very eclectic taste in music and he's not afraid to let it show in his music.

"Growing up in Jamaica, I was exposed to many different genres of music. On the radio, you'd hear reggae, dancehall, hip hop, R&B, soca, calypso, and even jazz. This helped me to develop an eclectic taste in music which is reflected in the music I make. Although I am a dancehall artiste, I don't limit myself to one genre of music. I like to experiment with different genres and sounds, including reggae, Afrobeat, and soca," said the artiste.

The Portland-born deejay, who lists Garnette Silk, Capleton, Sizzla, Wizkid and Vybz Kartel among his musical influences, is currently promoting an Afrobeat track titled Pretty Niki.

"I'm getting a lot positive feedback about this song from my fans and music industry insiders. Everyone is saying it's going to be a hit and I believe, with the right kind of promotion, it's going to blow up. That's why my team and I are pushing it so hard," said Zantelly.

He is also promoting two new singles, Take Over which is a spinoff of Vybz Kartel and Skillibeng's New Gear single, and Neva Believe which was produced by St Thomas-based entities Antsman Records and Hustlas Family.

Zantelly, whose given name is Ajay Harris, has been residing in Montreal, Canada since 2019. In 2012, he launched his recording career with a single titled Wine Up, on the ILmatic Records Label.