ALEIGHCIA SCOTT BRINGS REGGAE FIRE TO THE VOICE IN WALES
Aleighcia Scott is about to make history. The Cardiff-born reggae singer-songwriter is stepping into a new role as a coach on Y Llais, the Welsh-language edition of The Voice. Airing on S4C, the show premieres Sunday, 9 February, at 8 PM GMT.
Scott joins an eclectic panel of coaches—Bronwen Lewis, Bryn Terfel, and Yws Gwynedd—as they each build a team of rising stars. “I’m excited to be part of what seems like to me a new wave of Welsh language music,” she told The Guardian.
It’s a bold move, especially since she’s only been learning Welsh for three years. But that hasn’t stopped her from diving in.
I’M EXCITED TO BE PART OF A NEW WAVE OF WELSH LANGUAGE MUSIC
Aleighcia’s also set to drop her first Welsh-language track, Dod O’r Galon (From the Heart), on 21 March this year. Produced by Pen Dub, a North Wales beatsmith blending reggae, dub, and steppers rhythms, the single fuses Jamaican roots with Welsh soul.
Releasing via Recordiau Côsh Records, the track features Aleighcia’s rich vocals alongside a rich collaboration between Jamaican and Welsh musicians.
Adding to the momentum, she’s sitting in for David Rodigan for three weeks, starting this Sunday on BBC Radio 1Xtra at 1 PM GMT.
Aleighcia Scott’s journey proves that reggae knows no borders. As her star rises, she mentors future talent and delivers heartfelt sounds, creating a harmonious space where cultures unite.
ABOUT ALEIGHCIA SCOTT
Aleighcia Scott channels the rich spirit of reggae with a fresh, modern touch. Born to Jamaican and Welsh parents, she weaves both cultures into soulful, powerful music.
Her debut album, Windrush Baby, produced by reggae icon Rory Stonelove, cements her place in the genre. With electrifying sets at SXSW, Glastonbury, and Kingston’s Dub Club, she’s making waves globally.
A BBC Radio Wales host and The Voice coach, she sits in for David Rodigan on BBC Radio 1Xtra. She’s shaping reggae’s future with passion and purpose.
