Jamaican dancehall sensation Shenseea, currently deep into the production of her forthcoming sophomore album, has been strategically enhancing her online presence in recent weeks. Over the weekend, the songstress unveiled the music video for her latest single, “Beama,” a collaborative venture with Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke, to a variety of reactions from her ever-growing fanbase.
Impressively, the music video for “Beama” amassed over 1.1 million views in a mere three days via YouTube, attesting to its immediate popularity. Equally noteworthy, this single has earned a coveted spot among Billboard’s “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week” alongside other notable artists, namely Lucky Daye, Rhapsody, Ye Ali, UMI, and Kyle Richh.
Billboard’s commentary on this collaboration highlighted the competent decision of Shenseea to partner with Lola Brooke, stating, “It’s a smart collaboration, considering that Brooke already has some West Indian-adjacent inflections in her voice thanks to her hometown of Brooklyn’s position as a major Caribbean immigration hub. With production contributions from London On Da Track, Dready and Philip Cornish, “Beama” finds Shenseea and Brooke getting serious. While both artists have dropped party tracks this year, “Beama” — with its hard-hitting drill-inflected beat — is all about putting the opps on notice.”
The “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week” by Billboard is a meticulously curated selection of recently released songs and tracks in the R&B and Hip-Hop genres that have garnered notable attention and merit recognition. These selections are typically made by Billboard’s editorial team or industry experts and are prominently featured on Billboard’s official platforms, including their website and social media channels. This platform serves as a pivotal avenue for showcasing emerging talent and new music with the potential to make a substantial impact within the R&B and Hip-Hop music scene.
