The streets needed more music from Manchester-based Deejay Raw Cashh, and he worked on delivering it. The past few months found him connecting with his fanbase, but controversy followed as well. Overall, he stayed working, and states still mad. Recently, he dropped more music in the form of the new EP, “Diamond In The Rough“.
Featuring 8 tracks, Raw Cashh keeps the streets busy with the release of the “Diamond In The Rough” EP. It’s still all about getting to the money, the fast life, and something for the ladies to enjoy. The Deejay provides the soundtrack for the hustlers, and you can expect the beasts to skate on the highway to a few of these tracks. Brainfreeze Records and BadNice Records collaborate on the production throughout, and Malie Donn is the sole guest feature on the project. Keep this one in rotation.
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We have officially crossed the half mark of the 2020s, and a lot has happened. In Jamaica’s music scene, many new Artists and movements emerged, some fell by the wayside just as quickly as they get the break, and others never made it to the 2020s for one reason or another. We remember those who passed away, and may their music and works live on. In remembering the first half of the 2020s, we look back at a few songs that made impact in the 2020s so far. These songs may have officially given the Artists their big break, rejuvenated a career or few, set Social Media and the streets on fire, and crossed over to the International market. Here are 10 of them in no particular order.
2022 was a year for Dancehall Artist Valiant. While he was building his career for a number of years, his name got the people’s attention thanks to a TikTok video. The video, which found him dressed in Ralph Lauren, gave the birth to the phrase, “Kotch E Hat A lie?“, which found life on Social Media thanks to various posts using the sound. From there, Valiant would capitalize off the buzz with singles like “St. Mary” and “North Carolina“. Those singles enjoyed love in the streets, but it was the Tarick-produced “Dunce Cheque” that took over households, and took flight to various parts of the world. The music video quickly hit over 1 Million views in a couple days, the single overall scored streaming numbers in the millions while securing a place in Dancehall and Social Media, and caused a few controversies thanks to the rise of the “Dunce” movement. Valiant officially became a star, and he keeps the fire going in 2026.
In 2020, people were made aware of an upcoming Dancehall Artist named, Skeng. The Spanish Town native was armed with aggressive lyrics and a presence that would unleash brimstone if he was approached the wrong way. He started to make noise with the gun-toting single “Brrp“, but it was his 2021 release “Gvnman Shift” that would open up the gates for him. His stance as an Intellectual who carefully detailed his badness throughout, placed him on the forefront of Dancehall music. The John Coop/DiTruth-produced “Gvnman Shift” enjoyed viral success, and even had kids in Basic School/Kindergarten reciting the lyrics word for word. Skeng became a star in the 2020s, with hit singles quickly following, and he successfully crossed over to the overseas market thanks to his collaborations with Rapper Nicki Minaj. Ay BWOY!
2025 has been a year so far for Dancehall Artist Squash. Despite remaining consistent with the music, his troubles with the Law were getting in the way. Earlier this year he was detained on a number of charges in Florida, and he’s currently fighting his situation. While his fans scream for his freedom, he finds an escape with the music through his new EP, “Hate Being Famous“.
Squash understands what can come with fame paired with the street life, and his new “Hate Being Famous” EP taps into some of what he has been through in this life. The 9 track EP features dark themes, painting a picture of what he’s dealing with. Production on “Hate Being Famous” is handled by 6ix Real Records, Hemton Music, and Salkey Records with features from Byron Messia and Malie Donn. Many are saying “Free Squash” till it’s backwards now, despite a new project out, the Deejay is fighting for a better life.
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Dancehall Artist Armanii is feeling the love, and he wants to share it with the ladies this Valentine season. Known for releasing music that quickly grab the attention of the ladies, he’s making it extra spicy for them this time around. Press play on his new “Wikid Luv” EP.
Featuring 3 tracks, Armanii is here to keep the ladies busy with his “Wikid Luv” EP. Valentine’s Day may be happening this Friday, but he’s trying to be her secret desire all year. OSW4L and Armanii tackle the production on the EP while Malie Don is the sole guest feature on it. With the year Armanii had in 2024, he’s making sure that a lot more ground is covered this year, and keeping the ladies occupied with his selections will always be a priority. It’s time to turn up the heat, get yourself some “Wikid Luv” today.
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2023 was the year for “Drift“, but 2024 is the year Teejay the global Artist makes significant moves. The Deejay has been busy these past few months. From scoring a International hit single, to signing a Record deal, to even confronting fellow Dancehall Artists in short-lived lyrical battles. With all that’s happening and happened, it’s still his time to shine. He steps out with the EP, “I Am Chippy“.
Featuring 10 tracks, Teejay delivers a package that is street-certified, club ready, and globally accepted. While many awaited an album from the Deejay, plans for that is currently shelved, and “I Am Chippy” will set the tone for his career moving forward. “Drift” and its remix with Davido are featured, and production includes the likes of DJ Mac, Panda, Slingerz Records, DJ Frass, and Extol Music. Teejay doesn’t take on the world by himself, and he brings along Skillibeng, Tommy Lee Sparta, Quada, Jaydon, Bayka, and Malie Donn.
Teejay follows up the EP release with the official Music Video for “Dip” featuring Tommy Lee Sparta. The Lagikz Supreme-directed visual brings out the Dancers, and is a great addition to the EP’s release, as it quickly became a hit since its release as a single a few weeks ago. Get ready to drift, dip, and hold a vibes with the Uptop Boss.
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Trinidad/Brooklyn-based Recording Artist Young Devyn has been on the scene for quite some time. She has been steadily building her presence and fanbase thanks to a number of releases including her two “Baby Goat” projects, and collaborations with the likes of Fivio Foreign, Ace Numbafive, Kenzo B, and EA Sports for the “Madden 24” soundtrack. While things have been looking up, she still finds time to flex her abilities on popular tracks. She went viral by remixing Byron Messia’s “Talibans” this past Summer, and now she tackles Malie Donn’s “V6“.
Young Devyn gives Malie Donn’s “V6” the “Bad Gyal Remix” treatment, and she is having fun here. Adding to the remix, she dropped a In-Studio performance video directed by Reel Guerrillas. The original “V6” has been considered one of the top singles of 2023, and has been enjoying its share of viral love. Young Devyn looks to drop more music in the coming weeks. In the meantime, get familiar with her if you haven’t yet.
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