A career in music was inevitable for singer Aiesha. Her father is Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the legendary bass guitarist and leader of Bob Marley’s backing band The Wailers.

“I was born into music, and it’s always been my passion. I’ve been shy to sing but lately I’ve found my niche so I’m ready to face the light and enjoy the blessings that this journey has in store for me,” Aiesha disclosed.

“My dad is one of the architects of reggae music, and I’m blessed to be a part of his musical legacy,” she continued.

The Kingston-born and UK/USA-raised Aiesha showcases her musical chops on her latest single Gimme which features gold-selling Billboard-charting dancehall veteran Mad Cobra.

“Gimme is about a guy I love and me expressing my feelings for him and letting him know that I’m ready for this chapter. But I’m being patient and waiting on him until he’s ready as well, but I’m not about no games either while waiting,” Aiesha explained.

She explained how the collaboration with Mad Cobra came about.

“I went to the studio to record with my producer JJ Wizzle, who was also working on a project for Cobra. I had no idea it was Cobra’s studio. I saw the plaques, but you know anybody can have a plaque from a record that they worked on. I expected to see an older guy. Then he got on the mic, and I heard the voice. I rushed in the room and said to my producer that the guy sounded like Cobra, and he said yes. Then it was my session he heard my voice and immediately started to freestyle on the beat, next thing I know he got in the booth. He was loving the vibe and he started coaching me and it was history after that.”

Gimme was produced by Trop Davinci and Lonegud and mixed and mastered by JJ Wizzle.

Aiesha, who now resides in Florida, studied music at New York University.

“I prepared myself before I decided to be a part of the music. I bring to the table a truly dedicated reggae artist who is authentic and unapologetic and raw. I have no filter verbally or physically. I only know how to be me. I like to call myself the reggae dolly. Rasta inna mi heart but all music is my soul,” she said.

Asked what she hopes to achieve musically, she said: “The love and everything that comes with connecting with people musically. I want to be able to reach people through my music by singing stories, and let’s not forget the respect and recognition.”