Jay Princce: A Sri Lankan Hip-Hop Rising Star

From Sri Lanka to the heart of San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Jay Princce is making waves in the global hip-hop scene. His breakout hit “Where I’m From” racked up over 2 million views on YouTube, marking a major milestone in his career and establishing his signature sound a compelling fusion of Sri Lankan roots and West Coast hip-hop influence.

Recently, the viral track “Naana Vile,” a dynamic collaboration between Pasan Liyanage, Cheythana Ketagoda, Jay Princce, Rihan Fernando, Lucky Lakmina, and a collective of talented artists, has amassed an impressive 2 million combined views across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, captivating audiences with its infectious vibe. The song went viral largely due to the impactful lyric, ‘Call her my kella, the skintone is cinnamon,’ which resonated with listeners and sparked conversations about redefining beauty standards in Sri Lanka. Traditionally, fair skin has been favored, but ‘Naana Vile’ empowered women of all shades, celebrating the beauty of brown-skinned women and challenging societal norms.

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Beyond singles, Jay Princce has been expanding his catalog with full-length projects. He teamed up with Don Roblo for the album “Championship,” a collection that blends street anthems with introspective storytelling, showcasing his versatility and cross-cultural appeal. Prior to that, his eighth album “8” further cemented his growing reputation as a rising star to watch.

Fans can keep up with him on Instagram and TikTok @salutevadha as he continues to build his brand and rep his Sri Lankan roots on a global stage, connecting with listeners worldwide and pushing boundaries as an emerging voice in international hip-hop.

1st Verse

Ay im fresh on the scene now they crowning me king 
The best on the island don't play with the princce 
Came for the win and i left with the ring 
But nobody working like me from within 
Stunned at the love that these haters convinced
Cut ties with the fakers i ball like the lakers
Im getting this paper collecting that m
I'm not with friends i been setting the trend 
You know them hater they time is up 
Colombo to LA we run it up
And this for the culture im on em tough
All that pretending its not enough  

2nd Verse 

We got some beautiful women that come with the season
Dressed in a saree she might be the reason
Call her my kella the skintone is cinnamon riding the train up to ella we even 
Reppin the country been put on the map
And it's no need to cap that im king like a Cesar
Pening it bluntly im whippen track and its no need to lack that my chain like a freezer 
Ay sri lanka back like we never left 
Prince hold it down when he on the west 
Baila’s the music you know the best
Tattoo the lion all on my chest