Ghais Guevara


Jaja Gha'is Robinson, 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.

Career

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, earning praise from figures such as YouTuber and music critic Anthony Fantano and other prominent media outlets. There Will be No Super-Slave's title is inspired by George Jackson's book Blood in My Eye. Robinson utilized criticism of the mixtape in future releases. 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. Robinson released a mixtape, Goyard Comin': Exordium on June 2, 2023. Robinson signed with Fat Possum records in September 2024 and Goyard Ibn Said, Robinson's first album with the label, released on January 24, 2025. The lead single, The Old Guard is Dead, played shortly before and after Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance at the Super Bowl LIX.
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.

Influences and artistry

Robinson draws inspiration from a diverse array of musical influences, citing figures such as Jermaine Dupri, 50 Cent, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, and Yasiin Bey as pivotal to his creative development.
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.

Political activism

Robinson’s music is characterized by a strong emphasis on political themes and ideological expression. 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." Guevara's lyrics often address societal issues, with tracks like "Fuck The Nordic Model" and "Mimicry Of The Settlers" critiquing imperialism and colonial powers.

Discography

Albums

  • Help Me Pay My Rent
  • Failure to Communicate
  • Opele
  • Black Psychiatric Negligence
  • Westernophobia
  • May Ur Melanin Shield U from Ragnorok
  • ''Goyard Ibn Said''

Mixtapes

  • BlackBolshevik
  • There Will Be No Super Slave
  • Free Breakfast for Children
  • Goyard Comin': Exordium
  • ''The Other 2/5ths or: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Trench Baby''

EPs

  • Sorry I'm So Impulsive
  • Black August Pack
  • Job's Not Finished Pack
  • Today's Mathematics
  • ''A Quest To Self-Mythologize''

Instrumental albums

  • Fool Me 1nce Vol. 1
  • Fool Me 1nce Vol. 1
  • ''Good Eats!''

Compilation albums

  • ''D.I.Y 2019-2020''