Jaja Gha'is Robinson (born October 9, 2000), known professionally as Ghais Guevara, Goyard Ibn Said and Jaja00, is an American rapper, record producer and political activist from Philadelphia. Robinson entered the music scene in 2019 under the alias Jaja00. He garnered attention as Ghais Guevara with the release of his mixtape BlackBolshevik. Guevara is known for his bold expression of geopolitical communist ideologies in his lyrics.[1]
2020–2022: BlackBolshevik and There Will be No Super-Slave
Under a new alias, Ghais Guevara, Robinson released May Ur Melanin Shield U From Ragnarok on December 15, 2020. He released BlackBolshevik on April 17 2021. The mixtape gained Robinson a following near the end of 2021, when it appeared on Rate Your Music's year-end list.
Robinson released the EP Black August Pack on October 8, 2021. On July 16, 2022, he released his second mixtape, There Will be No Super-Slave, which garnered significant mainstream attention,[2] earning praise from figures such as YouTuber and music critic Anthony Fantano[3] and other prominent media outlets. There Will be No Super-Slave's title is inspired by George Jackson's book Blood in My Eye.[4] Robinson utilized criticism of the mixtape in future releases.[5] On December 27, 2022, Guevara released his second EP, Job's Not Finished Pack.
2023–2025: Goyard Ibn Said and The Other 2/5ths
Robinson debuted another alias in 2023, Goyard Ibn Said, inspired by Omar ibn Said.[6] Robinson released a mixtape, Goyard Comin': Exordium on June 2, 2023. Robinson signed with Fat Possum records in September 2024[7] and Goyard Ibn Said, Robinson's first album with the label,[8] released on January 24, 2025.[9] The lead single, The Old Guard is Dead, played shortly before and after Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance at the Super Bowl LIX.[10]
On June 17, 2025, Robinson released The Other 2/5ths or: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Trench Baby, a mixtape separate from his label.[citation needed]
Robinson paid tribute to Lauryn Hill's iconic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a track titled "Miseducation of.." on his mixtape May Ur Melanin Shield U From Ragnarok.
Inspired by Outkast and Andre 3000's lyrical delivery, Robinson utilizes experimentation and eclecticism in his own work.[13]
Political activism
Robinson’s music is characterized by a strong emphasis on political themes and ideological expression.[14] Known for his chaotic, confronting, and cathartic style, Guevara explores themes of Black pain, violence, and joy in his music, often intertwining them with geopolitical communist ideologies. In an interview with Vice, he highlighted his approach, stating, "there's no other rapper doing geopolitical communist rap."[1] Guevara's lyrics often address societal issues, with tracks like "Fuck The Nordic Model" and "Mimicry Of The Settlers" critiquing imperialism and colonial powers.[15]
↑ Fife, Alex Gardner, Jacob Moore, Freddie Fine, Arielle Lana LeJarde, Carter. "Best New Artists". Complex. Retrieved 2024-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Footnotes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Robinson has published numerous works online which were later taken down. This includes most of his discography as Jaja00, as well as the series of instrumental beat tapes he released during 2021–2022. These works are poorly documented online. A collection of screenshots of the Spotify and Bandcamp release pages of these works (including their track lists, cover artwork, and original release date) can be found on archive.org: "Ghais Guevara / Jaja00 removed works image archive" via the Internet Archive.
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