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Vybz Kartel – 10th Year Anniversary Album Release with 7 New Tracks

01/30/2025 by Press Release

Ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards this Sunday (February 2, 2025) and on the heels of his first Grammy nomination as well as his historical homecoming concert in Kingston, Vybz Kartel will unleash the Viking (Vybz Is King) 10th Year Anniversary album (Adidjahiem Records/TJ Records) on January 31, 2025. 

This special deluxe edition release of his 2015 Viking (Vybz Is King) album will feature its iconic tracks Unstoppable, Enchanting, Gon Get Better (sampled by pop group Fifth Harmony) and Dancehall (retitled Dancehall Cyah Stall), alongside seven brand-new songs. From praising the Almighty on God Is The Greatest to showcasing clever wordplay on  #AmOut and It A Tape — inspired by two of his signature catchphrases — Vybz Kartel continues to display his unmatched versatility across this set of new tracks.

Whether celebrating love on the heartfelt Dreams Are Made Of or turning up the heat with the spicy collaboration Porn Flick featuring Ishawna, Kartel’s range is undeniable. No project from the dancehall icon would be complete without a party anthem, and Str8 Vybz—named after his new rum brand—delivers the perfect soundtrack for good times. With his diverse range, razor-sharp lyricism and infectious melodies, Kartel proves once again why he is a dominant force in music.

“This album is special because we are celebrating many milestones. We are recognizing the impact of the Viking album 10 years later, and then my ability to create new music for the first time since I have been out. Plus it’s with my day one producer TJ Records and engineers Ricard “RedBoom” Reid and Dominic “Troublemekka” McDonald. It’s a full circle moment, and like I said on the first track God Is The Greatest,” states Kartel. 

TJ echoes this sentiment, “all the new songs on the album were recorded since his release from prison, so it was nice to reunite all together, this time in the studio, with him on the other side. Vybz always delivers so can’t wait for the fans to hear what is in store.”

Since Vybz Kartel was released from his lifetime prison sentence in July 2024 after being overturned after serving 13 years, the Portmore native continues to cement his legacy as the King of Dancehall and break boundaries. Vybz Kartel‘s ability to consistently churn out hit songs and albums over the past two decades, despite his extraordinary circumstances, is unparalleled. In 2024 alone, he has released a number of singles like Comet, White Rum, and Cloudy and major projects, including his First Week Out album (July 31, 21st Hapilos Compilations), and his EP Party With Me (May 31, Adidjahiem Records).  Despite uncertainty about his future, he manifested the commanding title of the latter album with 8 party anthems that firmly establish that Vybz Kartel is finally outside. Party With Me, which was released while he was still incarcerated, earned Kartel his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album.  The winner will be announced at the 67th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony this Sunday February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena.  

ALBUM TRACKLIST:
01. God is The Greatest *
02. Іt A Тape *
03. Polite *
04. Dreams Are Made Of *
05. STR8 Vybz *
06. Porn Flick feat. Ishawna *
07. Gon’ Get Better 
08. Enchanting
09. Dancehall Cyah Stall
10. Unstoppable
11. #AmOut *

* New Songs

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL ALBUM HERE: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries