Jerome Downes (born August 9, 1993) better known as Fahda Romie,[1] is a Jamaican rapper and songwriter, known for his 2020 EP titled ExtraGalactic Quasar which led him to Jamaican YouTube artistes of 2021.[2][3]
Fahda Romie | |
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| Birth name | Jerome Downes |
| Born | May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica |
| Origin | Jamaica |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocal |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Early life edit
Jerome was born August 9, 1993, and grew up in May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica.[4][5] Jerome attended May Pen Infant School, May Pen Primary School and Knox High School in Spalding Clarendon from 2005 to 2007.[6] He later went to Denbigh High School in May Pen Clarendon from 2007 to 2010 where he completed secondary school.[7] He then proceeded to Denbigh High School 6th Form in 2010 to 2011 and College HEART College of Hospitality Services from 2013 to 2014.[7] Jerome was raised by his grandparents at the age of 4 when his father relocated to the United Kingdom while his mom lived in Cayman Islands.[7] In November 2018 Fahda resigned from ting Irie and started a new job as personal chef to Ray HushPuppi Abbas and colleague.[7]
Career edit
Fahda Romie released his debut EP titled ExtraGalactic Quasar on December 31, 2020. [8] On May 25, 2020, he emerged as Spotify RADAR artistes alongside Shenseea & Kranium.[9][10] In 2021 Fahda Romie was ranked among the hottest Jamaican rappers, and dancehall 2021 by a Nigerian newspaper Nigerian Tribune[11] and among 5 breakout Jamaican artists to watch in 2021 by The Guardian.[12] On December 30, 2023, Fahda Romie opened for Sean Paul at the 2023 Coca-Cola Arena festival[13]
Discography edit
EP edit
- ExtraGalactic Quasar
Single edit
- "Weh Di F**k"[14]
- "Whiplash"
- "Intelligent Choppa (Hushpuppi)"
- "Anyday! feat. Seqwence"
- "Move yo Bombo feat. Lima"
- "Arctic Ocean"
- "Bonne Appetit"
- "Vortex Rocket Dub feat. Ryan Rasta Rocket Guzang"
References edit
- ^ "Top 5 best songs from popular Jamaica artist Fahda Romie". Guardian. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "DAMIAN MARLEY, FAHDA ROMIE, POPCAAN, OTHERS AMONG YOUTUBE ARTISTES OF 2021". Guardian. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Meet Fahda Romie, Jamaica's RapStar Who's Taking Over The Genre". Dailytimes. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "10 Interesting facts about Popular Jamaican artist, Fahda Romie". Dailytimes. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Meet Fahda Romie, the young man and the mind behind the staggering rise of the rap and music culture in the Middle East". EDtimes. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "I grew up in Jamaica, lived with my grandparents - Fahda Romie". PM News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "I grew up in Jamaica, lived with my grandparents - Fahda Romie". PM News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Fahda Romie, Nation Boss, others tops 5 Breakout Jamaican Artists To Watch In 2021". The Sun. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Jamaican Fahda Romie, Shenseea, Kranium, others emerge Spotify RADAR artistes". Vanguard. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Fahda Romie links up with Lil Wayne, Bryson Tiller producer "Yung Bala"". PM News. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Kofee, Fahda Romie, Skillbeng, others, make hottest Jamaican rappers, dancehall in 2021". Tribuneonline. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Fahda Romie, Nation Boss, others tops 5 Breakout Jamaican Artists To Watch in 2021". Guardian. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Spotify Radar alumni Fahda Romie opens for Sean Paul at Dubai concert". Pulse Nigeria. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Jamaican Rapper Fahda Romie Is Dropping "Weh Di F**k"". mckinneymusic. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.