In this episode of the Pirate Studios Podcast, we sit down with JayaHadADream, a rapper, musician, and performer who has carved out a unique lane in UK hip-hop. From Cambridge to Nottingham, Jaya shares her journey—from open mics to winning the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and performing across multiple festival stages.

Jaya talks about the influence of grime, hip-hop, and UK dance music on her sound, the importance of vulnerability in rap, and why performing live is at the core of her artistry. She also discusses balancing creativity with the business side of music, how working with live bands has shaped her sound, and what she’s learned from collaborating with big names like Daniel Bedingfield.

Follow Jaya on IG - https://www.instagram.com/jayahadadream/

Plus, Jaya shouts out some of the most exciting up-and-coming artists right now:

• Luke RV – https://www.instagram.com/lukervv/
• Freefall – A London-based producer merging 140BPM beats with Radiohead-style textures.
• Big Smash & Tyler the Artist – Two Cambridge artists representing their city with consistency and originality.
  • https://www.instagram.com/bigsmashproductions/
  • https://www.instagram.com/tyler.artist/