Aleighcia Scott is a Welsh–Jamaican reggae artist and presenter currently working for the BBC. She is the current host of Thursday Evenings on BBC Radio Wales. Scott is also a reggae singer.
Aleighcia Scott | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aleighcia Scott Cardiff, Wales |
| Career | |
| Show | Aleighcia Scott |
| Station | BBC Radio Wales |
| Time slot | 19:00–22:00 Thursday |
| Style | Reggae music |
| Country | Wales and United Kingdom |
Early life
editScott was born in Cardiff, Wales.[1] She has family roots in Trelawny, Jamaica.[2]
Career
editMusic
editScott is a reggae artist who has worked with the likes of Salaam Remi (producer of Amy Winehouse & Fugees) and released music on the label, Pecking Records.[3]
Scott released her debut EP Forever in Love in April 2018.[4]
Her debut album, Windrush Baby, was released in September 2023. A product of over 5 years work between Scott and producer RoryStoneLove; and released on his Black Dub label.[5][6]
Aleighcia was chosen to perform live at the 2024 Sky Arts Awards along with The Darkness, Slash and Brian Johnson, Ren, The Three Sopranos, and The Kanneh-Masons.[7][8]
Radio
editIn March 2022 Scott was confirmed as the presenter of the new BBC Radio Wales evening show on Thursdays.[9] Joining alongside Scott was, Huw Stephens hosting the evening show Monday to Wednesday.[10]
During Christmas 2022, Scott was to present a special Christmas programme for BBC Radio Wales, A Very Reggae Christmas with Aleighcia Scott on Saturday 24 December at 18:00.[1]
Scott has also covered David Rodigan's Sunday afternoon reggae show on BBC Radio 1Xtra a few times in 2023 and 2024.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ a b "BBC Radio Wales releases star-studded festive programme schedule". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Biography: Aleighcia Scott". www.reggaeville.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "It's time for Reggae Christmas: Join Oxford's unusual, fun Christmas Eve tradition". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Meet the artist making Wales a hotspot for reggae | The Voice Online". archive.voice-online.co.uk. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Mr T. "Aleighcia Scott – Windrush Baby". Reggae-Vibes.com. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "WINDRUSH BABY". Aleighcia Scott. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Aubrey, Elisabeth (18 September 2024). "Vic Reeves invades stage during The Darkness set at Sky Arts Awards 2024". NME. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ Sky Arts Awards (17 September 2024). "Ren, The Darkness, Slash and Brian Johnson, The Three Sopranos and The Kanneh-Masons and Aleighcia Scott will all be taking to the stage tonight!". Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ UK, RadioToday (23 March 2022). "Huw Stephens and Aleighcia Scott to host BBC Radio Wales' Evening Show". RadioToday. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Huw Stephens and Aleighcia Scott to present Radio Wales evening show". Nation.Cymru. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Aleighcia Scott sits in - David Rodigan". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Aleighcia Scott sits in - David Rodigan". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Aleighcia Scott sits in - David Rodigan". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Josh Skints Interview & Guest Mix". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Naomi Cowan joins Aleighcia Scott, plus we celebrate Bob Marley". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Aleighcia Scott sits in: Freddie McGregor Interview". BBC Radio 1Xtra. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
External links
edit- Aleighcia Scott (BBC Radio Wales)