Khalia and Jahshii drop a radiant anthem for “Jamaica”. Reggae Tastemaker

KHALIA AND JAHSHII DROP A RADIANT ANTHEM FOR ‘JAMAICA’

Khalia, the Jamaican-born and UK-raised singer making waves in reggae, joins forces with rising star Jahshii on the spirited single “Jamaica. Produced by Grammy-nominated J-Vibe, the track brims with sun-soaked rhythms and bold hooks, forming the third release from Khalia’s upcoming album on Ineffable Records.

The chorus is instant and unforgettable, echoing with the chant: “Jamaica Jamaica, I want to go to Jamaica.” Both artists trade verses that celebrate the island’s natural beauty, beaches and unmatched charm, transforming the song into a joyful anthem for homecoming and wanderlust.

THIS PAIRING MARKS ONE OF REGGAE’S MOST COMPELLING MOMENTS THIS YEAR

The release builds momentum after Khalia’s debut EP Stay True, which featured Shaggy, Mortimer, Tanya Stephens and Blvk H3ro. It also follows her festival appearances at Lost In Time in Jamaica, Rototom Sunsplash in Spain and Summerjam in Germany. 

Jahshii, meanwhile, has cemented his name through collaborations with Masicka, Protoje and Mavado, making this pairing one of reggae’s most compelling moments this year.

ABOUT KHALIA

Khalia and Jahshii drop a radiant anthem for “Jamaica”. Reggae Tastemaker

Khalia, born in Westmoreland and raised in London, brings a transatlantic sensibility to reggae, weaving dancehall, R&B, grime, and gospel into her sound. Her breakout single Easy, produced by Tony “CD” Kelly, earned her the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association’s Breakthrough Artist award. 

Since then, she has collaborated with Gyptian, Busy Signal, and Stonebwoy, while her debut EP Stay True spotlighted her lyrical depth, vocal range, and fearless approach to collaboration.

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ABOUT JAHSHII

Khalia and Jahshii drop a radiant anthem for “Jamaica”. Reggae Tastemaker

Jahshii emerged from Kingston’s Grant’s Pen with a voice that fuses dancehall urgency and reggae’s social depth. His breakthrough came in 2016 with Popcaan’s Unruly Clash competition. He then released tracks like Mula Lifestyle, Bad Energy, and Superstar, each balancing grit with ambition. 

Collaborations with Masicka, Mavado and Morgan Heritage expanded his scope, while major festival stages and an IRAWMA nomination confirmed his rising influence.

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