Ayetian heads to Canada’s SOS Soca Festival, New York and Dream Weekend; new EP in the works
Dancehall artiste Ayetian is getting ready to make his debut on international stages.
On Saturday, August 2, the Balance artiste is set to perform at SOS Soca Festival in Canada and a few weeks later, he makes his debut at New York’s Barclays Center alongside heavyweights including Machel Montano, Skillibeng, Bunji Garlin and Lady Lava among others.
Fans attending this weekend’s staging of Dream Wknd, can catch Ayetian in action at World Vibes on Sunday, August 3.
It has been a whirlwind of a year for Ayetian since he exploded a few months ago with the chart-topper Balance and he has since followed up with the summer hit Tip (remix) which features Skillibeng and another version with Shenseea.
Our usually reliable sources have revealed that major labels have shown interest in the Montego Bay-based artiste, however, his management remains tight-lipped about negotiations.
“With Ayetian making his debut in New York, this is not just a show, it’s a statement,” Nicholas ‘Dougie’’ Douglas of Lifestyle Musik Group (LSMG) told Observer Online on Friday.
“Ayetian will be bringing his unique dancehall flair to the heart of Toronto at the SOS Soca Festival. So much has been going on and the fans have dubbed him the ‘pulse of the new school’, a title he earned through a series of strategic releases and viral success stories,” Douglas noted.
On August 8, Ayetian will release a collaboration with dancehall heavyweight Govana, titled Wah Yo Deh Pan, which also features Nvtzz, Ayetian’s go-to-producer. The song which is produced by Nvtzz, Blackstheman and USOJ, will bear the Trap Milli Entertainment/Lifestyle Musik Group and Spaj Phoenix Records imprints, the teams that have been guiding his career.
The track which blends street grit with crossover appeal, is being touted as one of the potential anthems for the summer. The artiste is set to release a 10-track EP later this year, which promises to deliver club bangers among other tracks.
“What sets Ayetian apart is more than just collaborations or stage time. It’s his presence [which is] undeniable, electric, and disruptive. His ability to merge dancehall’s gritty authenticity with modern flair is setting the tone for the genre’s new era,” said Douglas.
