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Jamal
24 releases
Jamal is a Jamaican dancehall artist whose name has become closely tied to the newer trap-dancehall wave, built on sharp cadence, high-energy delivery, and a style that leans into the raw, street-level side of the genre. He first began putting out music in 2018, but it was in 2024 that his profile really widened, helped by a debut project, Rated D For Dunce, and a run of singles that pushed his name deeper into the dancehall conversation. His music often circles around ambition, attitude, and self-definition, and that directness has helped shape the image he carries in the scene.
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What stands out about Jamal is how quickly his sound found a clear identity. He does not come across as an artist chasing polish for its own sake; instead, he works with the rough edges of dancehall and modern trap influences, turning that tension into part of the appeal. Rated D For Dunce gathered tracks such as “Time,” “Lucky,” and “Transparent,” and the project helped establish him as an artist with a distinct point of view rather than just another name on the circuit. In interviews and profiles, he has described himself as part of the new wave pushing trap-dancehall forward, which fits the way his records balance melody, aggression, and street commentary.
That momentum carried into 2025 and 2026, when Jamal kept his name circulating with new releases and live attention. The single “Money Fragrance” added another pointed entry to his catalogue, while earlier appearances alongside Malie Donn on “Scam” showed how naturally he fits into the current dancehall ecosystem, where collaboration and DJ-driven circulation still matter. On sites that track his music, Jamal is presented as an artist rooted in Kingston’s dancehall culture, and his work reflects that background even when it reaches toward broader, more contemporary production choices.
For listeners following the current dancehall scene, Jamal represents a new generation that values presence as much as melody. His records tend to be concise, forceful, and designed to land quickly, whether they are built for a mix, a party set, or a streaming playlist. That mix of local flavour and modern pacing is what has given his catalogue momentum so far, and it is why Jamal continues to stand out as one of the more recognisable voices in today’s dancehall lane.
Sources: jamaica-star.com, web3.jamaica-gleaner.com, music.apple.com, shazam.com, jamaicaobserver.com, soundcloud.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


No Check Riddim
Poppinz Records103 BPM
Acoustic Trap Riddim
One Dream Records
Blue Sky Riddim (2017)
CodeRed Records108 BPM · 12B
Close Range Riddim
Top Scheme Music97 BPM · 12A
Conquering Lion Riddim
Various Labels68 BPM · 10A
Dutty Showtime Riddim (Remixes Pack)
Dj Dotcom Music
Fully Aktiv Riddim
Dane Raychords102 BPM · 4A
Fully Dunce Riddim
Slang Bang Records94 BPM · 6A
Get Riddim
Y.B.N.E Music Productions87 BPM · 4A
Hard Earz Riddim
Music House Krish Genius Records90 BPM · 3A
Holocaust Riddim (2018)
Damage Musiq94 BPM · 7A
Illicit Riddim
Dinero Productions95 BPM · 11A
Juta Riddim
Cash Code Records98 BPM · 2A
Life Cycle Riddim (2001)
Xterminator74 BPM · 2A
Mid Atlantic Riddim
Hiplay Studios114 BPM · 3B
Mtr Riddim
Extal Dultimate Dream Team Ent100 BPM · 8B
Open Your Eyes Riddim
Various Artists107 BPM · 11B
Pepperseed Riddim (Mad One Remix)
Bellevue Sound90 BPM
Pree Dat Riddim
Gslixxx Productions102 BPM · 3A
Rishanna Riddim
Sikes Muziq132 BPM · 12B
Rooster Riddim (2025)
Dan Sky Records x Attomatic Records100 BPM · 12A
Royal Vybz Riddim
Trap Kingdom Records