One of the rising, dynamic artists who has broken the barriers in the music industry is Josymar “Llay” Freire.He is a Portuguese singer, songwriter & vocal producerof
Cape-Verdean and Guinean origins. Josymar has hit thePortuguese music waves with his unique style that incorporates R&B, hip-hop, trap alongside Kizomba, Zouk, and Afrobeat, and he is rapidly dominating the Portuguese music scene.
Josymar “Llay” Freire’s music career started when he was a teenager. He grew up in London, and as a young teenager, he seized every opportunity to advance his career. Together with his friends, Josymar “Llay” Freirecreated small venues and hired clubs for parties to promote his music.
Josymar “Llay” Freire’s quest for music pushed him to form the ExL band in 2015. Singing and playing songs with different artists can boost your music by exposing you tofresh and diverse ideas, which Josymar embraced as a singer and producer. In 2016, the band hit the studios andreleased their first extended play that took the musicscenes by storm. The first single, “Vou te Pegar” featuringDJ Waldo, a household name in the industry, was an instant hit and has currently accumulated over 2 million views on YouTube.
Josymar “Llay” Freire later released two more singles withthe band that were featured in one of the biggest AfroLatino Festivals in Latvia. The audience was thrilled by the songs and thronged the dance floor to enjoy the vibes. After working with the band and releasing three more singles, Llay had the confidence to work independently and grow his music brand. He released his first solo, “Toca No Meu Body,” produced by Dj Pausas. The single wasone of its kind and was featured in one of the biggestAfro/Kizomba YouTube channels in Portugal named “MaisKizomba.”
Josymar “Llay” Freire has recently caused a stir in the Portuguese airwaves. He has released another fascinatingsingle titled “Too Much,” and his audiences can’t get overit. The electrifying single featuring Qiqi Garcia has enthralled audiences and the music artists alike. They are mesmerized by the thrilling melodies and harmonies in the new single. Llay has stamped his musical prowess in the latest release, and it’s the talk on the streets day and night among the music lovers.
Josymar “Llay” Freire’s passion and pursuit for music have made him appear on notable platforms. In October lastyear, Llay was invited to participate in “The Made of Music3rd
edition”, a mega-event in Paris. His musical star shone brighter as he performed to thousands of people virtually. Llay later released his second single, “No Talking,” with hislongtime producer DJ Pausas. The single has featured inGlobalZoukGalaxy Channel, Radio Television Timor Leste,and Afro Music Channel, one of the biggest Afro Popchannels across Europe and West Africa.
Josymar “Llay” Freire’s social media presence is growing day by day, and currently, he has over 41k Instagram followers. Llay is at the peak of his career and has proved to be an unstoppable force. His fans are eagerly waiting for what he has in store for them in the future. “It’s very vital to be patient, don’t give up along the way, work on your crafts, and remain focused on your goal,” Llay concludes.
