Dj Kayla G is on fire right now! The young lioness that released the popular mix Megan Thee Stallion Spice Vyzb Kartel, and many more before that, keeps the fire blazing with her brilliant mixes.
Kayla’s ‘Hot Girl Way’ remix with Dj Chemics, still available here, went popular in no time, getting thousands of replays and downloads and she is already back with a new super lit remix featuring Popcaan, scroll below. to listen.
MissGaza had the pleasure to interview Kayla G so all of you get to know better this new young female DJ Trendsetter. Read the full interview below.
POPCAAN ‘No Guidance Fi My Type’ (DJ KAYLA G REMIX)- FYAH SQUAD Sound
Kayla G thank you for finding the time for us! At which age you started deejay and if you can talk a bit about your background?
I began DJing at about 14 years old. I started off posting new dancehall music on sites like IMEEM, Youtube etc. I was so immersed in the culture and was helping DJs get new music; so I decided to take the new music resources I had and began playing music. I taught myself the art while studying those around me. I have won 3 DJ competitions. My first was at 16 years old under Tiger Records JA which was a best mix contest.
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Can You tell us about your first big project or remix? How it all begun?
My first remix project was in 2009; a Bounty Killer and Mary J Blige remix. I was just listening to a song and started singing a dancehall song over it and said why not try to but these two together. It was not big nor the best but my crew thought I had potential and got me on board. My second remix project came out in 2010 which was way better. This was a remix with Rihanna and Busy Signal – S&M remix; Probably one of my best work and continued to grow from there. My favorite would be Konshens – Im coming (Brooklyn Edition).
Kayla G Konshens – Im coming (Brooklyn Edition) Remix
What inspires you to do these smart & unique remixes? How long it takes a day or a week for a remix like the Megan Thee Stallion?
It takes any where from 2 hours to 2 days to create a remix. I usually have a vision and keep perfecting the remix until I am satisfied with the outcome. For example, with the Megan thee Stallion project, I sat with the instrumental and Vybz Kartel & Spice came into my head; and it worked! After putting it all together, I add ad libs, effects and master to bring it to life. This remix took me and my about 5-6 hours to complete.
How many mixtapes you worked on?
I have worked on over 30 mixtapes and too many to count remixes. I even have remixes that have not been released.
Can you talk about your technical gear? What do you use to compose?
I use a Pioneer DDJ-SZ when I am mobile. I also have a studio set up that includes 2 Pioneer PLX 1000 turntables and a Pioneer DJM-S9. They all run with Serrato.
Can you talk to us about Fyah Squad Sound?
Fyah Squad Sound has been around for over 20 years, including greats like Bobby Fyah. It began in Brooklyn, NY and is now based in Florida. I have been working with the sound since about 2014 and became with them official in 2018. They have always been my family in music so it happened naturally.
KOFFEE x BEYONCE – Toast, Before I Let Go (DJ KAYLA G REMIX) [Short Version] – FYAH SQUAD Sound
Where can we hear you play live?
You can hear me play live at no one specific location. People can lock into my instagram for more information.
Can you name your Top 5 favorite dancehall artists?
Favorite dancehall artists (no order): Vybz Kartel, Alkaline, Busy Signal, Popcaan, Khxos
Can you name your Top 5 favorite hip hop artists?
Favorite Hip-Hop (no order): Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye West (back from 2004),Biggie, Tupac
Do you spin everyday how many hours a day?
I spin at least twice a week; more when I had free time.
Did you ever produced?
I have not produced as yet; but this is something I see on my music path. I will say very soon.
Big Up to Fyah Squad, Riddimstream, DJ Chemics, DJ Ashani, Dancehallworld, Johnny Wonder – 21st HAilos, Miss Gaza & everyone that has been supporting. Check out more work on:
www.soundcloud.com/DJKAYLAG
www.instagram/DJKaylaG
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