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Yaksta
49 releases
Yaksta is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist known for music that sits between conscious commentary, streetwise energy, and a melodic, roots-minded delivery. He came up through the tourism and hospitality scene in Montego Bay before turning fully toward music, a background that gives his songs an everyday, working-life perspective as much as a performance edge. His rise was sharpened by “Ambition,” a breakthrough single that introduced him as a singer with a clear message and a strong ear for hook-driven storytelling. From there, he has kept expanding his range without losing the grounded tone that made him stand out in the first place.
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What makes Yaksta recognisable is the way he blends reggae traditions with dancehall timing and a more contemporary, cross-Caribbean feel. His music often carries uplift, perseverance, and social reflection, but he can also shift into lighter, more rhythmic territory when the song calls for it. That flexibility has helped him move comfortably between rootsy cuts, club-ready tracks, and collaborations that reach beyond strict genre lines. He has also earned attention for live performance and for presenting himself as an artist with a clear sense of purpose rather than a passing trend.
A number of releases have helped define that identity. “Ambition” remains the track most closely associated with his name, while songs like “Fete Life” showed a willingness to lean into soca and wider Caribbean energies without abandoning his core sound. On sites that track his recent output, titles such as “Roar” and “If It’s Too Heavy” suggest a continuing focus on message-led music with strong rhythmic pull. Across that body of work, Yaksta comes across as an artist building steadily, with songs that balance consciousness, melody, and momentum.
Sources: jamaicaobserver.com, jamaica-gleaner.com, wwwq.jamaica-star.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


Bashmati Riddim
Dawg House Productions87 BPM · 7A
Pain & Anger Riddim
Young G`s Records104 BPM
Pandora Riddim
Rhome Records104 BPM · 10A
Shining Star Riddim
JK Productions97 BPM · 12A
Abu Dhabi Riddim
Track Starr Music96 BPM · 12A
Flim Stone Riddim
Countree Hype Entertainment72 BPM · 9A
Sleepless Night Riddim
Extended Play Records90 BPM · 12B
Secrets Riddim (2026)
Black Revelationz Music105 BPM · 8A
Jam Again Riddim (2026)
Danger Zone Music82 BPM · 3A
3rd Yiy Riddim
Young Vibez Production
Afrojam 21 Riddim
Maximum Sound102 BPM · 4A
Bank Account Riddim
Starzplus Production95 BPM
Bloody Violin Riddim
Firewheel Records5A
Brookyln Girls Riddim
Chemist Records97 BPM · 5A
Candy Kush Riddim
Good Call Records
Desmai Riddim
Ricky G / Hilight
Destiny Riddim (2024)
CodeLank Records90 BPM · 2B
Earth Loop Riddim
Swar Dawg Records101 BPM · 5A
Eternity Riddim (2023)
Arsenal Kid 1214
Eyes Open Riddim (2022)
Ciga Records
Gen 5 Riddim
Armz House Records105 BPM · 12A
Ghetto Worship Riddim
Simpac Production95 BPM · 10B
Ginger Riddim
Silly Walks Discotheque82 BPM · 1A
Golden Hour Riddim (2025)
Bambino Musik68 BPM · 8A
Half Que Riddim
Frankie Music Production106 BPM · 5A
Islington Riddim
Hilltop Records / Starz Records95 BPM · 3A
Lion Pride Riddim (2023)
Black State100 BPM · 5A
Mind Games Riddim
Kadeem / Black State100 BPM · 3A
Music Medication Riddim
Junior Bloodline Group Productions80 BPM · 1A
Nahwmality Riddim
Skyscraper Stereo90 BPM · 11A
Narcissism Riddim
H2O Records90 BPM · 11B
Natural Mistic Riddim
Atomic90 BPM · 3B
Ny Girls Riddim
Chemist Records97 BPM · 5A
One Riddim (2022)
Frankie Music103 BPM · 5B
Out Di Box Riddim
Control Tower Squad102 BPM · 12A
Pied Piper Riddim
H2O Records102 BPM · 4B
Pon Di Island Riddim
Bebble Rock Music82 BPM · 4A
Reggae Alive Riddim
Crawba Productions90 BPM · 4B
Reggae Still Alive Riddim
Love Star Music
River Pot Riddim
Troyton Music82 BPM · 11B
Sail Out Riddim
JA Productions100 BPM · 9B
Sen Come Riddim
Vigilanti Entertainment66 BPM · 8A
Stick With You Riddim
Oneness Records75 BPM · 5A
The Sky Lounge Riddim
Pryme Recordings
Toll Riddim
Jus Eazy Productions105 BPM · 3B
Tropical Feeling Riddim
Full Chaarge Records88 BPM · 5B