Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 700 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. Please show your support for the Playlist by liking/following it on Spotify, share with your friends regularly, and enjoy!
The “Hill & Gully” agenda continues. Di Genius struck gold when he made this Riddim, and we are tapping into not only Dancehall culture, but even more of our Jamaican culture and heritage. The Producer unleashed his Riddim for more Artists to get busy with, but today, Valiant is next up to bat. Yesterday Elephant Man dropped “Hold Him Gyal“, now Valiant drops “Woii“.
Directed by Zise x Top Shootah, Valiant brings the Women down to Emmanuel Road in the video for, “Woii”. As previously mentioned, Vali shares inspiration from the Folk Song “Dung A Emmanuel Road“, and the video brings us to the Market, with a healthy sprinkling of Jonkunnu and Kumina throughout. The “Hill & Gully Riddim” has been a part of the conversation since the preview, and we look forward to what’s next (Maybe Ayetian?). Galang gyal!
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Since March 2025, we premiered a new weekly Playlist called, “What’s On 13th Street?“. Since then, we have featured over 600 new songs from Artists in and outside the Caribbean. Some are your faves, others are legends in the game, and some newcomers. All we ask of you is to show the Playlist some love through regular shares, follows, and your enjoyment.
2026 is the year the Gullyside returns in full form. Mavado has adjusted his focus, looks forward to taking on the world with his Gaza peer this Summer, and we look forward to what’s next. Keeping it music, earlier he premiered, “Big Blessing“.
Produced by Keno4Star/JA Productions and featuring Valiant, Mavado focuses on success in, “Big Blessing”. The Deejays reflect on days when they didn’t have it, and now they’re securing Millions, having a life they worked for, and proving the haters wrong. The success is evident on the Deejays in the Damaniac Visualz-directed music video, and it’s toasting to the good life, having the Mansion in the hills, and being around the people who helped to make the dream come to life. The Gullyside/Diplomats collaboration will find favour with the fans, and we hope these two have more in store. The “Gully Gad” reclaims his streets.
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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!
Last year, these two linked up for some drama. This year, they continue with the tension. Valiant and Shaneil Muir put on a performance with the single “Paradox“, and had the people talking. The single and video were so good that the people needed a continuation. Earlier, they premiered the video for, “Paradox Pt. 2“.
Directed by Ruppi for Now Or Never, Valiant and Shaneil Muir continue the toxicity with the video for “Paradox Pt. 2”. Shot in New York, Valiant finds himself at Shaneil’s door with Flowers and apologies, but it soon turned into arguments. The video also featured Actor Johnoy “TV Boss” Williams, who plays the role of the Father who wants to protect his Daughter. “Paradox Pt. 2” taps into the realities that many couples go through daily. Sometimes they’re dealt with publicly, and they are not always left with a happy ending. Valiant and Shaniel Muir continue to show great chemistry, and talks about a joint project, or even more chapters to the saga will happen. “Paradox Pt. 2” was produced by Traptive Music and RaheemWidTheBook.
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