JAMAICAN DANCEHALL PHENOM MASICKA RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “TYRANT” TODAY VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS

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May 24, 2023 – Signaling a new chapter in his genre-and-culture-defining story, Jamaica-born multi-talented singer, songwriter, deejay, and leader of the next generation of dancehall stars Masicka serves up a brand new single and music video entitled “Tyrant” today via Def Jam Recordings.

About the track, he shared, “‘Tyrant’ is me paying homage to the legendary Bogle a.k.a. Mr. Wacky and early dancehall culture. He brought a different vibe and energy to the dancehall space, that fire and authenticity that I represent at this time. It’s me highlighting the culture, the influence, and impact.”

Now, Masicka genuinely does this legacy proud. The track’s simmering groove teems with dancefloor-ready swagger as Masicka leans into the beat with energetic verses. Eventually, the hook pops off with an instantly irresistible melody. The accompanying visual follows Masicka throughout his stomping grounds in Jamaica intercut with vignettes in a mansion where motorcycle helmet-clad models surround him in a flurry of stunning choreography. The clips boasts dirt bikes, fast cars, good vibes, and just the right amount of smoke. Bogle would be smiling…

It arrives on the heels of his recent banger “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii]. The latter has already amassed over 1 million total streams and counting in addition to nearing 7 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 recently 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.”