Aiesha ADD
Aiesha Barrett known as Aiesha is a Jamaican-born, Bronx-raised reggae pop artist. Cultural innovator, humanitarian and legacy bearer whose artistry bridges reggae’s historic roots with its global future. With a commanding voice, powerful storytelling, and an unmistakable presence, Aiesha represents a new era of reggae one led by women, culture, and purpose.
Born into reggae royalty, Aiesha is the daughter of the late Aston “Family Man” Barrett, legendary bassist, producer, and musical architect of Bob Marley & The Wailers. Raised between Jamaica, UK and New York City, she grew up immersed in music, culture, and the responsibility of carrying one of reggae’s most influential legacies while carving a fearless path of her own.
Career Highlights & Global Recognition
Aiesha has earned international recognition from major platforms including Billboard and the BBC, positioning her as a powerful and culturally relevant voice in modern reggae.
She is Grammy-nominated for her involvement on The Wailers’ 25th studio album “ One World” marking a significant milestone and reinforcing her role within reggae’s living legacy. She is also a three-time Caribbean Music Awards nominee, recognized for her artistic excellence and cultural impact.
Her recent project “Reggae Dolly” received major industry acknowledgment, earning placement as a Billboard Top 9 Reggae Album of 2025, highlighting her ability to expand reggae into innovative, culturally rich creative space. A defining moment in Aiesha’s solo career came with the release of Jamaica Strong, an anthem of resilience, unity, and national pride that resonated powerfully across the diaspora. The song achieved millions of views across social media, sparked widespread global engagement, and continues to be embraced as a message of strength and solidarity within Caribbean communities worldwide.
Continuing her father’s legacy, Aiesha has worked with many legends in the business, her debut single Delight was featured on Sean Paul’s Riddim album Brimstone in 2024, hip hop artist Rick Ross and Mentored by hip hop legendary producer Timbaland.
Her legacy projects to that reggae’s past while pushing forward.
Aiesha commands a strong digital presence, with millions of views connecting with audiences across the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Africa, Japan, South Africa and beyond. A Legacy in Motion Grounded in heritage yet driven by innovation, Aiesha Barrett stands at the forefront of modern reggae.
Grammy-nominated, Billboard-recognized, and culturally impactful. With continued global recognition and new music on the horizon, she is not only honoring her family’s legacy, she is building one of her own.
