Vincentian international recording artiste/writer/performer.

Zoelah Janelle boyde, was born in the caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago, and raised in The beautiful island of St.Vincent & The Grenadines. She is the only Girl, also the last child, between 3 brothers. She was also raised by a single mother. 
At the tender age of 7, she realized that music and singing was her passion and destiny. Even though she had a rough childhood, music was always her secret place to be herself and feel alive. The only time she would get to sing and explore music, would be at church, and further on at high School in Assembly activities. 
At the Age of 17. Zoelah found herself homeless in St Vincent and took to her secret place for refuge (Music). She then Auditioned to sing with a band, called signal. And was chosen to be a lead singer at 17. it was a dream that came to life.
 “I thought I am on my way, experiencing being in a band and singing for hundreds and sometimes thousands of people was a Flame like no other.”
 Zoelah got the opportunity to tour the United States of America, Canada, Europe and throughout the Caribbean. 

In 2003, she wrote her first song, entitled “in and out”. Then in 2004, she also penned, “Zoom In” followed by, “ kicking dust”.

With such a sultry and captivating voice, The airwaves became her best friend in St Vincent and her fan-base started growing. With such positive feedback, her passion for music, became more intense and she entered competitions, only as an avenue to promote herself. Even though she never won any titles, it never phased her, as she was raised to never be a quitter in life and her passion and connection, with her dream of becoming a star, was all that she really needed. “I can tell anyone, believing and knowing yourself, is sometimes all u need and I was determined to give the world Zoelah in true colour and I did just that.''
 
Fast forwarding to the year 2007, she wrote  “Go Down Low”. She wasn't sure how people would react to it as she knew, she had a different sound. Upon its release, it was an instant hit. Not only in St. Vincent, but this time, in many other caribbean islands. The love for one of my biggest songs yet was well received and appreciated by all soca lovers. With “Go Down Low”, the sultry and exotic double meaning lyrics, It took off and captured many different people from around the world.
 But, she didn't stop there. In 2008, She wrote and recorded, what would be, an all time favorite and a classic song called “Whine Up On Me.” Zoelah recalls “I really brought sexy back. I remember  doing interviews and people would ask me, how did I think of that song? Well, Whine Up On Me, was based on real events that happened to me, and who better to write the song than me. I just wanted the world to know how I felt and I also thought, there are so many people in this world, wanting to say how they feel and what they want, but never can. For me,  I could say what I want and how I feel.” “Whine Up On Me”, was an instant hit all over the world and it was a dream come true. Her hard work and determination was finally paying off. 
In 2010, her third consecutive hit “More Water” was also well received. Her dream is to create a different sound that touches not just hearts and souls of people, but also different cultures around the world. “After all, music brings people together and my motto is: We are all in this together (life).” 
Presently, Zoelah is at a new stage in music, creating the sound that she believed in from day one. Crossing different sounds and exploration of R&B, Dancehall, Hip Hop, and of course, more Soca with flavor, with songs like; Sell Off, Dig Down, Hurt and Twist my love. 
Zoelah’s music can be found right here, on Soundcloud. Stay tuned, for the continuing journey of ZOELAH!

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