JAMAICAN DANCEHALL PHENOM MASICKA RELEASES DEF JAM RECORDINGS DEBUT ALBUM GENERATION OF KINGS
Making an international impact, Jamaica-born multi-talented singer, songwriter, deejay, and leader of the next generation of dancehall stars Masicka proudly presents his new album and official Def Jam Recordings debut LP, Generation Of Kings, out today.
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The 16-track epic illuminates every facet of this global phenom. From the jump, he flexes his dynamic range on the intense opener “Black Sheep.” Bells toll and strings swell, while his emotionally charged delivery takes hold on the verses. Marking their second collaboration in momentous fashion, he reteams with Dancehall superstar Popcaan for the striking and stunning“Stars R Us.” Piano pierces a thick beat punctuated by finger-snaps as the arresting hook rings out, “Some wounds will never heal.” Then, there’s “WOW” [feat. Spice]. It layers upbeat verses atop ominous production, giving way to a chantable chorus. “Wet” [feat. Fridayy] reaffirms Masicka’s international appeal. Joined by multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated “Melody God” Fridayy, it instantly captivates. On the track, acoustic guitar shimmers as a promise resounds, “Going under, but I won’t let you drown.” A delicate drip soaks the beat on “Waterfall” where he turns up with one final powerhouse performance to cap off the trip.
Check out the full tracklisting below.
He set the stage for the album with “LimeLight.” The latter has already amassed 177K Spotify streams and counting in addition to 2.4 million YouTube views on the music video. In the wake of its release, he sat down with Quip for an in-depth interview. Kaboom Magazine raved, “Masicka leaves no room for doubt regarding his exceptional lyrical prowess, which is truly unparalleled in the industry.” Watch the official video HERE.
Prior, “Tyrant” gathered 2.1 million Spotify in addition to over 11 million YouTube views on the music video. Meanwhile, DANCEHALLMAG proclaimed, “it becomes easy to see why Masicka reiterates his given position as a young legend in Dancehall.” TIDAL hailed it among “the hottest new reggae and dancehall tracks'' and attested, “Masicka wants the world to know he stands ready to safeguard its history and keep the real culture alive.”
Masicka leads the Generation of Kings now!
“Tyrant” followed the banger “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii]. The latter has notably amassed over 2.3 million total streams as well as 12 million YouTube views on the cinematic music video. In addition to plugs from the likes of Music Connection, St. Vincent Times, and more, Naija Remix hailed it as “a must-listen for fans of good music.”
Masicka continues to make waves. He received a YouTube Award for attracting over 1 million subscribers to his channel and over 580 million YouTube views. Meanwhile, his most recent independent LP, 438, became “Jamaica’s #1 album of 2022 on Spotify” and “the first project to spend an entire year in the Top 10 on Apple Music Jamaica.” He also emerged as “one of three Jamaican artists in Spotify Wrapped Jamaica for a Top 10 Album.”
Along the way, KAZI hailed him as “a great storyteller and a genuinely generational talent who understands what he is doing,” and GRUNGECAKE assured, “Jamaica’s Masicka is holding us down on the positivity front.”
Generation of Kings Tracklist:
1 Black Sheep
2. Star R Us feat. Popcaan
3. Reverse Time
4. March On feat. Dexta Daps
5. Triumph feat. Chronic Law & Lila Ike
6. Angels Don’t Cry
7. Most Wanted
8. WOW feat. Spice
9. Fight For Us feat. Fave
10. Tyrant
11. District 1 (Rifle)
12. Carbon
13. Limelight
14. Rainfall
15. Broken Home
16. Wet feat. Fridayy
17. Waterfall
About Masicka
Born in Portmore Jamaica, Masicka is an internationally acclaimed dancehall artist known for his impactful lyrics and energetic performances. With his unique style, powerful lyricist delivery, and energetic stage presence, Masicka has risen to become one of the most celebrated names in the dancehall scene. Masicka's lyrical content often revolves around the realities of life in the inner cities. His songs reflect the struggles, violence, and social issues faced by many marginalized youths, but he also brings an element of hope, resilience, and his admiration for women to his music. Through clever wordplay and thought-provoking lyrics, Masicka captures the attention and respect of his listeners. Masicka has captivated audiences worldwide with his distinctive style and has garnered a dedicated fan base. With chart-topping hits including “They Don’t Know”, “Top Form”, “Tyrant” and collaborations with esteemed artists, Masicka continues to push the boundaries of dancehall music.
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