Up-and-coming Artist Leiyah kickstarts the new year with the sultry single “Reasons”.

Let’s face it, we’ve all been there (sigh)…we’ve all had that one person whose attention we just can’t get enough of! Journeying back to the pandemic where the physical connection was no longer an option, the Croydon hailing songstress lets her intentions be known as she explores the infatuation with a fellow love interest, in brand-new hypnotic single, ‘Reasons’.

Underpinned with an irresistible and sultry feel, ‘Reasons’ is harnessed with a dark yet upbeat production courtesy of Rizmadeit. Following a year-long hiatus, Leiyah boasts her rich and soulful tone over the beat as she delves into a relationship with a love interest. Connecting with someone who takes those darker days and brings out your inner glow, Leiyah makes her intentions clear as she no longer wishes to spend her nights alone. Speaking on the release Leiyah commented,

“Reasons was a song I brought to life that I wrote during the lockdown, it was a plea for my lack of physical connection during the pandemic.”

Hailing from Croydon in South London is Aaliyah Hibbert, otherwise known as Leiyah. Growing up in a musical family, her late uncle Earl ‘WYA’ Lindo was an original member of Bob Marley and the Wailers not to mention her father who’s a DJ — it was inevitable that one day the 22-year-old would follow in their footsteps. Growing up listening to the likes of Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Sade, Beyonce, and many more, Leiyah was also introduced to the sounds of both 70s and 80s soul, alongside hip-hop and grime.

Going on to attend the famous BRIT School from the age of 14, she secured a BA in Music Industry and an MA in Music Business Management and Artist Development. Exploring her love for singing and songwriting from a youthful age, Leiyah went on to share her debut album Souls of September back in 2018 which led to her recording an acoustic session on BBC Radio Berkshire alongside a chance to perform at the Apple Store on Regent Street in London.

Swiftly building a name for herself and performing at various festivals including Metrofest (20k people) and Titanfest, Leiyah has since opened for R&B legend Meli’sa Morgan at the world-famous Jazz Café for two sold-out dates. Later teaming up with a Danish Dance producer for an infectious track that captured support from BBC 1Xtra and Kiss FM, Leiyah has since shared a string of successful singles and last year (2022) hosted for Nickelodeon and Netflix in partnership with Paramount for their That Girl Lay Lay event for over 5,000 children. Back with a bang, Leiyah is gearing up for a year of unmissable music, kickstarting with ‘Reasons’.