Fahda Romie

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
Birth nameJerome Downes
BornMay Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica
OriginJamaica
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocal
Years active2018–present

Early life

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

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]

Discography

EP
  • ExtraGalactic Quasar

Single
  • "Weh Di F**k"[13]
  • "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
  1. "Top 5 best songs from popular Jamaica artist Fahda Romie". Guardian. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  2. "DAMIAN MARLEY, FAHDA ROMIE, POPCAAN, OTHERS AMONG YOUTUBE ARTISTES OF 2021". Guardian. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  3. "Meet Fahda Romie, Jamaica's RapStar Who's Taking Over The Genre". Dailytimes. 18 December 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  4. "10 Interesting facts about Popular Jamaican artist, Fahda Romie". Dailytimes. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  5. "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.
  6. "I grew up in Jamaica, lived with my grandparents - Fahda Romie". PM News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  7. "I grew up in Jamaica, lived with my grandparents - Fahda Romie". PM News. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  8. "Fahda Romie, Nation Boss, others tops 5 Breakout Jamaican Artists To Watch In 2021". The Sun. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  9. "Jamaican Fahda Romie, Shenseea, Kranium, others emerge Spotify RADAR artistes". Vanguard. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  10. "Fahda Romie links up with Lil Wayne, Bryson Tiller producer "Yung Bala"". PM News. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  11. "Kofee, Fahda Romie, Skillbeng, others, make hottest Jamaican rappers, dancehall in 2021". Tribuneonline. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  12. "Fahda Romie, Nation Boss, others tops 5 Breakout Jamaican Artists To Watch in 2021". Guardian. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  13. "Jamaican Rapper Fahda Romie Is Dropping "Weh Di F**k"". mckinneymusic. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
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