Rhythm And Culture: ALEIGHCIA SCOTT: TAKING 2025 BY STORM!

BBC, The Voice & a Welsh Language Reggae Release

Reggae powerhouse Aleighcia Scott is making waves across the UK and beyond, cementing her place as one of the most exciting and in-demand artists of 2025. From her prestigious role as a Coach on Y Llais - the Welsh-language adaptation of The Voice - to stepping into the legendary shoes of David Rodigan for Reggae Month on the BBC, and the announcement of her forthcoming debut Welsh-language reggae single, Aleighcia is proving that her influence knows no bounds.

A Coach on ‘Y Llais’ – The Welsh ‘Voice’

Aleighcia Scott is one of the four esteemed Coaches on Y Llais, the 75th adaptation of the iconic talent show The Voice, airing on S4C. The series, which premiered on 9 February 2025, brings together the best undiscovered voices in Wales, competing for the title of Y Llais 2025.

Joining an all-star coaching panel that includes opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel, musician and label owner Yws Gwynedd, and singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis, Aleighcia is bringing her reggae expertise and industry know-how to help shape the next big Welsh music star.

Watch the first episode on BBC iPlayer: Y Llais Episode 1

Weekly episodes Sundays from 8pm on S4C or on demand on BBC iPlayer and Clic

Upcoming key dates: Semi-final (23 March) | Final (30 March)

“This competition is unlike anything else in Wales,” Aleighcia says.

"The raw talent here is phenomenal, and being able to mentor these voices at such a crucial stage in their careers is an absolute honour. Wales has always been known as the ‘Land of Song’ - and Y Llais is proving exactly why.”

- Aleighcia Scott

BBC’s Reggae Powerhouse – Deputising for David Rodigan

For the rest of February - Reggae Month - Aleighcia Scott is stepping up to host David Rodigan’s legendary BBC Radio 1Xtra Reggae Show. David Rodigan, a name synonymous with reggae globally, has handpicked Aleighcia to deputise for him throughout February, putting her at the helm of one of the most prestigious reggae platforms in the world.

Listen to the first episode here: BBC Sounds – Aleighcia Scott sits in for David Rodigan

Tune in Sundays from 1PM (UK Time) for the rest of February

Aleighcia Scott David Rodigan BBC Radio 1xtra

“To be entrusted with David Rodigan’s show during Reggae Month is huge,” says Aleighcia.

“This is a space that has championed reggae legends for decades, and I’m honoured to bring my own style and passion to the airwaves.”

Coming Soon... A Welsh-Language Reggae Release

Aleighcia Scott is breaking new ground with her upcoming single, ‘Dod o'r Galon’, produced by PenDub and set for release on 21 March 2025 on Recordiau Côsh Records. This track is a monumental moment for Aleighcia, fusing reggae with the Welsh language in a way that she’s never done before.

Pre-save now: Dod o'r Galon

“I’ve wanted to learn Welsh my whole life, and after three years of lessons, I’m finally releasing my first Welsh-language song! It was so important to me to represent both of my cultures—Jamaican and Welsh—so I brought together musicians from both worlds to make this track truly special.”

- Aleighcia Scott

"Mixing the music of Jamaica with the language and soul of Wales has been a dream come true. We wanted a one drop/lovers rock groove that pays homage to reggae’s foundation while feeling fresh and modern.”

- PenDub, (Producer)

Hot for 2025: BBC, The Guardian & More

Aleighcia Scott features in The Guardian

With her star rising across BBC and beyond, Aleighcia Scott is firmly on the radar of critics, industry insiders, and major broadcasters:

The Guardian: Welsh artists making waves in 2025
BBC Ones to Watch for 2025: BBC’s Best New Artists
BBC Radio Wales: Hosting her own weekly reggae show
Creative Wales’ ‘Artists to Watch’: Welsh music you need on your radar
BBC 1Xtra - Acoustic Performance on Seani B’s Dancehall Show: Listen from 39 minutes in

With her unique blend of reggae, soul, and Welsh-Jamaican fusion, Aleighcia Scott is shaping the sound of 2025 - on radio, TV, and on stage.