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ALICAÌ HARLEY
Alicaí Harley is a Singer/ Rapper from Kingston 11, Jamaica, Living in London UK. Her sound has been said to be very hard to describe as its very unique with a bit of everything however it would be best described as a unique blend of R&B, Hip Hop, Dance-hall and UK Grime and she has thus been credited with coining the genre “Grime&Blues”.

Her raps tell the story of the modern girl growing up in this current advanced generation. She believes as times have changed with the advancement of social media, so have the social issues effecting young women, and these need to be addressed and voiced by none other than the ‘Hot Shot’ her self.

Her singing/rapping combination is reminiscent of Missy Elliot, particularly her melodic delivery of raw and uncut lyricism. This is evident on her latest projects “Cover for me” and her follow-ups “Real Quick”, “Know Me” and “MBTHS”.

Full Bio
Alicaì Harley birth name (Leslieann Alicia Harley) was born in Kingston, Jamaica where she developed an organic passion for music. She travelled to London at the age of 5 where she went to primary school and followed the rest of her education. In 2008 after losing her father she put out her first ever studio-recorded track titled ‘Daddy's gone’, this was then followed by many others.

Her first official music video 'I'm a Soldier' was released some time in the year 2011 under the artist name 'Paiidz', Paiidz was a ‘tag’ name made up for her among her and her school friends.

‘Paiidz’ (Alicaì Harley) did not stop there, she went on to performing at many show cases around the UK after releasing her first E.P at age 16 titled ‘I'm Gonna Make It’ with the help of underground recorded label named ‘KNP records’, she won best Original song for OpenMicUK and also came second in their under 16’s category.

Alicaì Harley performed at every school talent show and concert, her teachers and peers loved hearing her sing and now rap, She had now developed a passion for UK Grime, which she incorporated into her singing, this separated her from many other acts.

After taking a 3 year break away from music, she has returned with a new refreshing look and unique sound, incorporating her love for music.

On the 4th of December 2015 she released her song ‘Cover for Me’, classic Bonnie & Clyde “ride or die” story, which is out now on iTunes. The song which catchy chorus cites "I don't know a chick that could cover for me". Indicating that another woman cannot take her place.

She is currently set to release her vibrant single ‘OTW’ this coming summer (2017) and is promised to make big impact of the music scene.

TaylorRaye (talk) 05:40, 7 February 2017 (UTC)