PASS THE MEERKAT PODCAST | EPISODE 134 | FEATURING JAY SILVA
This week we're joined by UK Afroswing artist Jay Silva, who takes us through his incredible journey from growing up in the UK with Angolan roots to becoming one of the artists helping shape the Afroswing movement.
We dive into the rise of Afroswing in 2016, the music that defined an era, and how the UK sound evolved. Jay opens up about the realities behind his music career, shares unforgettable hood stories, and explains how he unexpectedly blew up on TikTok through dancing, reaching a whole new audience.
Expect plenty of laughs, real conversations, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the UK's most recognisable Afroswing artists.
In this episode we discuss:
🎵 Jay Silva's journey into music
🔥 The rise of Afroswing in 2016
📈 Building a career in the UK music industry
🏙️ Hood stories and life experiences
💃 Going viral on TikTok through dancing
😂 Plenty of jokes, banter and real conversations
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