– Breakout dancehall reggae songstress XHAE adds a playful twist to 90’s classic “Anything for You” riddim with her new single “Bidi Bidi (Boy Next Door)”
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(September 12, 2025 – NYC, USA) Reggae’s newest star XHAE (pronounced – Zay) has stepped onto the international music scene with the release of her viral single “Bidi Bidi (Boy Next Door).” The Kingston, Jamaica based artist adds her own provocative spin to the “Anything for You” riddim, made popular in the mid-90’s by Canadian artist Snow and Nadine Sutherland. A performance of the song recently went viral on social media from a post by DJ AG Online, a massive channel with 1.7 Million subscribers on TikTok.
With an illustrious musical heritage, Kingston, Jamaica based Shadae “Xhae” Johnson, is carrying on an impressive family legacy in reggae music. As the granddaughter of Duckie Simpson of Black Uhuru and daughter of popular Jamaican singer Mikey Spice, she has spent countless hours in the studio crafting her artistry. As a standout member of her choir at Oberlin High School, there was no doubt that she would evolve into a recording artist. With a unique fusion of styles, her sound is rooted in storytelling and emotion, blending a variety of influences into soul-stirring melodies and compelling lyrics. With an undeniable talent, a legacy of greatness, and an unwavering passion for music, XHAE captured the attention of DubShot Records and is poised to leave an indelible mark on the international music scene.
The playful and flirtatious song was co-written with fellow emerging star Matthew Malcolm over the classic “Grafton Brew Riddim” also known as the “Anything for You Riddim” originally produced by Herby Azor and redone for this release by Jermaine Brinsley Forde son of ASWAD’s Brinsley Forde. The song was originally released by Snow feat Nadine Sutherland as the lead single to his second album, and follow up to his massive hit “Informer.” The all-star remix featuring artist like Buju Banton, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Terror Fabulous, and more, solidified the riddim and became the top selling single in Jamaica in 1995. “Bidi Bidi (Boy Next Door),” is available today on all streaming platforms. This is the debut release for XHAE with NY based DubShot Records, the label responsible for the distribution of artists like Inner Circle, Bunny
Wailer, Ky-Mani Marley, and more.
The young artist had this to say about her debut release:
“Bidi Bidi was inspired by an uncontrollable melody at a moment I couldn’t find the words best to describe the energy I was feeling. But it was definitely a feel of music taking over and makes you feel free and expressive and I wanted my consumers to feel the exact same and as if they are in a world where it’s safe to get lost in just that melody.”
Title: Bidi Bidi (Boy Next Door)
Artist: Xhae
Label: Xhae Music/DubShot Records
Release Date: September 12, 2025
UPC: 5034644941967
ISRC: US38Y2575959
Producer : Jermaine Brinsley Forde
Lyrics: Shadae “XHAE” Johnson,
Matthew Malcolm Blake
Composition: Herby Azor
Background Vocals: Shadae “XHAE” Johnson and Matthew Malcolm Blake
Mixing/Mastering Engineer: Shamir “Urban Villah” Walker
