Calya J.

Jessica Boyeleba Balehen also known as Calya J. is a music artist based in Antwerp. She writes, plays a number of instruments and produces her own music. At the beginning of 2020 she released her first EP, called 'Blueprint'. This EP contains a mix of mystical beats/soundscapes and soul/rap vocals. She is mostly inspired by Jill Scott, Rapsody and BLK ODYSSY.
In 2022, she released her single “Ride On", this track was released in collaboration with spoken word artist, Tumba. This track describes the frightening but also the euphoric feeling of change and the beginning of a new chapter. In the same year she recorded together with international artists the song “Can't Block My Shine” in Atlanta.
With her own band and in collaboration she has already conquered a number of stages in Belgium such as: Trix, AB, Copacobana, Sphinx, Zomer Van Antwerpen, DeSingel, DeCentrale, Zomerfabriek, Beursschouwburg, Het Bos, De Studio, Arenberg, De Vooruit, Zinnema , Botanique. She has also appeared on several Dutch stages: De Doelen, Worm and De Bosuil.
Since the beginning of 2023, she has been working on a new musical show called, “PURP.S.”.
In collaboration with Het Bos, she also recently launched a new platform called “The Artist Report” where she gives emerging talent like herself a place to talk about paving their way as professional music artists.