Princess Cadeisha wants to ‘Build Back Jamaica’

When reggae singer Princess Cadeisha saw the scope of the damage left by category 5 Hurricane Melissa in parts of Jamaica, she was almost speechless.

"It seemed unreal. I was dazed like it was some odd new reality. Thankfully, my family was spared from any major effects. Since that time, I have contributed to donations and sending barrels, money, and even time to get everyone to help as they can," she said.

In the aftermath of the storm, she wrote and recorded Build Back Jamaica, which was released on the Special Sound Production Inc label.

"The response has been wonderful. People love the song and the message because the reality of it relates to their current situation," Princess Cadeisha said..

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island, made landfall on October 28, causing catastrophic damage, particularly in the western and southern parishes. Initial damage estimates place losses between US$6 and US$7 billion, approximately 28-32 per cent of Jamaica's GDP. As at mid-November, 45 deaths have been confirmed, and almost 1.6 million people have been affected.

Princess Cadeisha is a force of nature herself, an emerging artiste whose voice ignites the soul with raw power, unwavering passion, and a divine sense of purpose.

"Primarily, I'm reggae-based, but I incorporate dancehall, R n B, souls, and Afrobeats into my music. Most of my music is about empowerment, self-care, and I'm aiming to be an internationally recognised artiste," she said.

Princess Cadeisha grew up in St Catherine as the only child for her mom and the youngest of her dad's. She developed an early interest in music and began singing at 10 years old with a church choir. During her teens, she migrated to the US, where she continued to write and record music while performing at events.

In 2021, she recorded a single titled Lose Mi Self that generated a buzz online. Based on that buzz, she recently inked a recording deal with independent label Specialist Sound Productions Inc. She released the Rise Up EP in April, which featured singles, including the title track Lose Mi Self and Hypocrite, which were well received by music critics because of her fierce yet vulnerable lyrics.