Teshay Makeda blesses up the dance with ‘MOVEiN’

When it comes to combining soulful vocals, conscious messages and uplifting reggae riddims, South London’s Teshay Makeda knows how to deliver. Her heavyweight single, MOVEiN, is a lively reminder to leave the negativity behind, embrace your strength and keep pushing forward. Initially released on streaming platforms, it’s also put out as limited vinyl edition with the instrumental on the B-side.

A multi-award-winning singer, Teshay has carved out her own space in the UK reggae scene with music rooted in spirituality, healing and positive expression. She moves comfortably between deep roots influences and more contemporary soulful sounds, always keeping the message at the heart of her music.

On MOVEiN, she takes a more direct route to the dancefloor. Built around a lively one-drop beat, the track has an infectious bounce that gets things moving from the very first bars. Teshay’s soulful voice sits comfortably on the riddim, bringing both warmth and authority to a song that encourages us to take charge of our lives.

The message is straightforward but meaningful. Don’t get stuck in the past, don’t let life’s challenges hold you down, and don’t be afraid to step into your power. It’s about personal growth, finding your direction and understanding that moving forward is a choice we all have to make.

What works well is the way Teshay balances this conscious approach with an easy-going, danceable reggae groove. The song carries a positive spirit without becoming overly heavy or preachy. And that’s where its strength lies. There’s a message to take in, but there’s also a good riddim to enjoy.

Production is handled by Bobbi ZioN and Teshay Makeda herself. The musicians featured on the track include James Shephard on guitar and bass, Calvin ‘First Eye’ Bennion on keys, and brothers Patrick and Henry Tenyue on trumpet and trombone. Beaulah Parks adds her voice to the intro, while Ayo ‘A3o’ Smith and Rowena provide the backing vocals.

With MOVEiN, Teshay Makeda delivers another taste of her soulful, uplifting approach to reggae. A tune that encourages reflection while keeping the dance alive.