Dancehall in recent times has seen a few emerging artistes who, to say the least, are making quite the name for themselves. If you are a true party-goer then some of these artistes are ones you will most definitely be familiar with or, if not the artiste, then their songs.

These new faces of dancehall have been creating catchy and trending music. While some have produced several songs, each of the artistes we have listed here has at least one hit to their name that has received frequent play.

Skeng

Twenty-year-old Kevon Douglas, more popularly known by his stage name Skeng, has been releasing hit after hit after hit. Officially coming onto the music scene in 2019, the Wolmerian expressed that he always had a love for music and the arts.

Before venturing into the the world of music, Skeng says at one point in his life his aspiration was to become a journalist. However, after rethinking, the artiste thought it involved too much talking and preferred to express himself through music.

Attending several schools throughout his life, including Sen Simon Basic School, Wolmer’s High School for Boys and St George’s College, it was at his final stop, The Quality Academy, that the DJ started to place serious focus on his musical career.

Influenced by the once ongoing musical battle between Gully’s Mavado and Gaza’s Vybz Kartel, he first recorded his music in a New Kingston studio. Skeng, who has recorded more than 30 songs, including Brrp and Street Cred, is most popularly known for his 2021 single, Gvnman Shift.

10TIK

Former firefighter 10TIK has been making some significant strides with his music.

A former Decertert College student, the artiste has released nine songs since first appearing on the music scene last year. While attending high school, the artiste joined the Cadets, where he learned a number of life lessons that now acts as one of many influences to his music.

The rising dancehall star, whose real name is Carlton Nembhard, uses his music to speak on behalf of those who have and are coming from nothing. Working with Close Collins Records, the DJ has produced songs like The Real Way, We Nuh Like War and Burning Issue.

Released in February of this year, to date, 10TIK is most notably known for his single, Roll Deep, which is a culmination of his experiences. The artiste shared that the single exceeded his expectations.

Roze Don

Although shy, Jayvon Rose had always dreamed of hearing himself through the speaker box. The 21-year-old Mood singer, who hails from Big Lane in Central Village, Spanish Town, attended St Catherine High School. He then became a student of the Portmore Community College where he pursued an associate degree in business. However, that journey ended prematurely when he abandoned his studies. Wanting to legitimately earn a living, he worked at a call centre for over a year.

Known by his stage name, Roze Don, the DJ’s father always played music which helped to guide him on the path he is on today.

Roze Don however was at first reluctant about doing music as his father wanted him to become a pastor. His passion never subsided, however, and he pushed for and pursued his dream of becoming an artiste. A part of the 2 Flashy Records recording company, the DJ’s mother has stood by his side, being an ardent member of his management team. Influenced by dancehall moguls Vybz Kartel and Mavado, the Excuse Me artiste is most popularly known for Spain Town Badness.

Rytikal

Rytikal got his stage name from a friend, who shared the term with him from a Biggie Small’s rhyme. The word was lyritical, however, for fear of its lengthiness, the artiste added his own touch and dubbed himself Rytikal.

Eastsyde Records , which is home to popular dancehall artistes Skillibeng and Jada Kingdom, is also home to Rytikal. Hailing from St Thomas, Rytikal, whose real name is Ryan McFarlene, ventured into farming and construction. He planted what he described as quick crops. These included tomato, cabbage, plantain and banana, however, he farmed not for monetary gain but for the love of it.

A high school dropout, the 25-year-old always wanted to become a musician and praises his predecessors Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado, Chronixx, Jahvillani and Skillibeng. Constantly being compared to and confused with Skillibeng, the artiste is confident that one day the public will be able to identify the difference between the two.

Producing songs such as Knock Knock Knock and Chosen, Rytikal is most popularly known for his single, Cookie Jar.

Twani

Kingston College alum Twani Price became a very popular Instagram personality as a comedian. The 25-year-old Viner, who hails from Portmore, recently released his Phenomenal EP.

The DJ, who started out in comedy, was booked at a number of high school events throughout his teenage years.

He says he finds joy in inspiring others and hopes to produce more music and music videos.

Popularly known for hit single, Honda, he has received significant traction from its release.

After posting a comedy bit on Skillibeng’s Brik Pan Brik, Prince was able to land a collaboration with the Crocodile Teeth artiste which resulted in the Honda Remix.

Yakasta

The Bush Lawd, who goes by the stage name Yaksta, first came on the scene in 2016. He regards 2019, however, as his breakout year.

The reggae and dancehall recording artiste once worked in hospitality at a popular Jamaican resort. He also had his own business where he sold clothes to help make ends meet.

Yaksta, whose real name is Kemaul M. Martin, is most popularly known for Ambition.