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Calya J, also known as Jessica Boyeleba Balehen was born and raised in Belgium, Antwerp. She is a 22 year old vocalist, songwriter, producer, pianist who translates her contemporary experiences into sound.

She is an exquisite creator when it comes to music and stage performance. In June 2020 she released her first EP, “Blueprint”. This mini album contains a mix of mystical soundscapes/beats and soul/rap vocals. The project tells the story of the “Mortal - Energy -Testimony”, meaning; “A human being is born with emotions and a voice to speak up.”

“Blueprint is a little sketch of how I’m experiencing the weight of the world. My music is meant, to relate, to accept, to shed and to heal all negative feelings/thoughts that the mind can capture. My creations are about feeling and becoming one with every emotion that is running inside, in order to rise up and become the best version of yourself.” - Calya J.

Over the last two years she has been performing on several stages in Belgium such as: Trix, Ancienne Belgique, Copacobana, Sfinx, Zomer Van Antwerpen, DeSingel, DeCentrale, Zomerfabriek, Beursschouwburg, Het Bos, De Studio, Arenberg, De Vooruit, Zinnema, Botanique..etc

With her international connections she recorded in June 2022 “Can’t block my shine” featured with several artists from around the world in Atlanta and performed in the netherlands in venues such as: Worm, de Doelen, De Bosuil

Besides her music she also takes on different roles. She shares her experiences through songwriting workshops, vocal coaching and hosting/moderating events.