Sean Paul, Inna Go ‘UP,’ And 9 More New Dancehall Songs

Sean Paul released another cross-genre collaboration with Romanian singer Inna, which kicks off our top picks for your Reggae and Dancehall playlist this week.

Shaneil Muir dropped a new song under Good Good Production, after she parted ways with the company, while Rytikal dishes on the events of a true-to-life ‘Murder Story’. A few newcomers have also joined the music scene with some impressive new tracks.

There’s a lot more to enjoy, stream your favorites on the playlist below.

Inna, Sean Paul – Up

The ever-trendy Dancehall veteran Sean Paul has landed another international collab, this time with Romanian singer Inna on the single Up. On a Pop infused melody, Inna tunes about her fate in finally finding a lover who can bring her ‘up’ when she’s down and that has the ‘magic touch’. Paul assures Inna that not only does he have what she needs but can also handle the ‘biz’. “You done know S to the P deh yah fi take you pon a different plain. Can’t contain that the loving weh mi got fi you girl cause mi wah hear you call out mi name…Kissing and loving and such, say she nah get enough say she want tun it up. Bad man ah handle di biz, give har it like a whiz…”

Produced by Alex Cotoi, Marcel Botezan, and Sebastian Barac, the catchy new single is already a hit with fans having racked up over 1 million YouTube views in less than 24 hours of its release.

Beres Hammond ft. Wickerman – Mi Deyah Again

Wickerman is in the mood to make music; he then makes his way to the iconic Beres Hammond’s estate to let the star know they need to go into the studio. After enquiring about a riddim, the Annotto Bay native lets Wickerman know that he is ready, “anytime and everytime”.  The energy between the two artists simultaneously in the voice booth, produces the magnetising chant of “mi deh ya, mi deh yah, mi deh yah again” on the one drop, soulful reggae beat.

In the video, Jamaicans are celebrating the relaxed curfew hours in a 1980’s dancehall setting.

Shaneil Muir – Hype and Boasy

Dancehall singer Shaneil Muir is anything but ‘hype and boasy’ however the Bling Blang directed music video would rather you imagine that she was. As she departs from her own private helicopter, Shaneil is met by her girls, who pull up in a convertible Rolls Royce to then hit the Miami streets in style wearing some flashy threads in the visuals. But in the OMC Records produced track, she insists, “Mi nuh hype and boasy … Ah long time mi nuh like mix up, nah discuss nobody, mi nuh live suh. Mi rather be a gyal weh a mash up the place than siddung in a one bag a mix up.” In the end, she tells her team to scratch all the hype for a more humbled display, which obviously didn’t make the cut.

Rytikal – Murder Story

Who better than the lyrical storyteller Rytikal to impart a true-life Jamaican Murder Story for listeners. In the new Noel: Onetime-directed visuals for the track, the Eastsyde artist re-enacts the events of a hit on “a likkle fool” who sent threats to his phone. After sending his cronies a photo of the target, they go on the hunt to carry out the deadly mission in broad daylight and among several witnesses – why? Rytikal ordered, “Dah p*ssy fi dead by 6!” Watch below.

Nation Boss – Brave

Fast-rising star Nation Boss adds another musical submission this week called Brave. Produced by Troublemekka Music, the new track is a dispatch of loyalty and fidelity of his ‘natives’. “Mi native dem brave and our loyalty a to the grave, humble and dark like we live in a cave, get charge we go jail and we never call name,” he verses. The newcomer is yet to disappoint fans, having already secured more than 100k YouTube views on the RD Studios-directed track after its release yesterday.

Jah Vinci – Moolah

In another NotNice production off his new Passion EP, Dancehall singer Jah Vinci dropped the standout track Moolah this week laced with some money flossing lyrics while he brags his bad man status. “

Give me the money … nuh f*ck with the moolah,” Jah Vinci sings. It costs a lot to keep up with his expensive lifestyle, from his custom made gear from Milan, and engraved rose gold bling to his big barrel, the singer talks a big talk.

Chronic Law, Java – Me Alone

The Law Boss has linked up with Dancehall newbie Java for the single Me Alone. Produced by New Wave Entertainment, the two narrate a tale of growing up in a stone cold world and mirroring the façade of such. “Mi heart get broke mi nuh know how fi love, yo a cold cold world mi nuh know who fi trust, Jah Jah guide me out there, please Jah Jah guide me out there,” Java croons on the hook. The Law Boss sings a familiar tune of despair and distrust with people around him. The track and new video which was shot by Kreative Klique is performing well so far, racking up over 90k YouTube views in less than 24 hours of its release.

10Tik – Round Trip

Dancehall artist 10Tik has re-released one of his early classics Round Trip from 2017, which was featured on the Insecurity Riddim. With a brand new video treatment courtesy of 9Mile Visualz, Round Trip dropped this week showing the Dancehall deejay completely lovesick for that one girl that makes him want to “spend every money weh him have.” Produced by Moresteppa Production and Biggaone Music the track has picked up way more traction now than the original release with the deejay’s newfound celebrity. The music video has locked in over 100k YouTube views since its release this week.

Ruption – Mommy Affi Proud

Dancehall newcomer Ruption released his first official single Mommy Affi Proud this week thanks to Romeich Entertainment and the fans are all for it. Ruption’s track, which is now sitting at more than 150k YouTube views, offers a dedication to his mother. The young talent verses a promise to his single mother that he will one day make her proud. “Mommy gwan hold the faith mi soon make it through. Haffi make you proud and the whole family too.” Sure of his goals, he continues to assure her, “Mommy mi a do the right fi you, never leff you side, mi stick on like a glue and you haffi own a Benz yeah the one weh brand new.”

Hector Roots Lewis – Ups And Downs

Many will know Hector ‘Roots Percussionist’ Lewis for his vibrant percussion playing and animated backing vocals on Chronixx’s band, Zincfence Redemption. The entertainer who is also known for his energetic dance moves, dropped his first official single Ups and Downs this week under Soul Circle Music. The funky Reggae jam arrived with an effervescent visual treatment directed by Cesar Buelo and Toni-ann Davy, where Lewis chants his simple yet inspirational lyrics like a jazzy mantra, “You can never rise if you never yet fall down,” while grooving through the streets of Downtown Kingston.