Deyah: Women Make Music
Deyah is a gifted MC, who’s music combines Lo-fi Hip Hop with a hint of old school and new school vibes, neo-soul, and R&B.
Her influences include Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti to name a few. Still in her early 20’s , Deyah has gained the attention of Lily Allen, who has publicly stated that she is going to be the next big artist in 2019 as well as Wiley, Kojey Radical, Little Simz, JME, Shakka, Jessie J and Bugzy Malone who have all shown their appreciation.
Her first EP project “Therapy Sessions 77” back in 2017, gained attention and support from Linda Serck @ BBC Introducing Berkshire , DJ Semtex (Capital Xtra) and DJ Target (BBC 1Xtra). Her performances include Reading + Leeds Festival in 2018. She’s featured on Etta Bond’s “Surface” remix with proceeds going to Nordoff Robbins charity. Manga Saint Hilare featured her on his “Outsiders Live Forever” project. In 2019, Deyah was added to BBC Introducing’s Hot List for International Women’s Day.
Deyah remains humble as she focuses on her calling, the task at hand, being a messenger, a storyteller, shelling bars to make her audience think, and feel empowered, uplifted and entertained, all at the same time.
“I’m really grateful, thankful and very humbled to get the PRSF funding. I intend to utilise it the best way I can with the plans I have put forward to record and market 2 EP projects.”