AS 2022 winds down, Ikaya reflects on a year she says has been fruitful, considering the industry was in a state of flux this time last year. Making hit songs is a priority going into 2023.

The buxom singjay is scheduled to perform at the popular Blue & Bougie party on November 13 in New Rochelle, New York. After sitting on the sidelines for two years because of COVID-19, Ikaya is looking forward to as many live dates as possible.

“When it comes to Ikaya, you can’t deny that I am a performer. Each time I get on that stage I always create a heartfelt impact, leaving you to want more. I have been gracing all different types of events from corporate to family-oriented because I do have a great catalogue of songs to choose from,” she told the Jamaica Observer.

“Blue & Bougie is another elegant event that has been added to the upscale events that I have performed over the years. Definitely looking for a great night of acoustic vibes to showcase the different side of Ikaya.”

Tek Him, Mi General, Nosey Neighbour and Cat inna di Back A di Yards are some of her latest songs. Tek Him and Mi General are produced by Sponge Music, a company which had massive hits in 2021 with Real Dawgs by Alkaline and Not Perfect by Mavado.

Ikaya (real name Kadian Blair) has been recording songs for 21 years. A past student of Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, her best-known singles include Fly Away and Ain’t Giving Up.

After over 20 years in the music business, she shies from the latest fads.

“Buzz/trend is just a shockwave that doesn’t last forever and you know what, such is everything in life. I’ve never seen myself as an artiste who does controversy to draw attention to my music,” said Ikaya. “I let my music speak for itself. I do music that years to come, you can still relate. It will still resonate to the heart. It doesn’t matter the genre; if it’s dancehall, reggae.”