TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING: VYBZ KARTEL & SHENSEEA SET OFF ‘PANIC’
A decade is a long time in music. Sounds evolve, scenes shift, and careers transform beyond recognition. The strongest connections, though, survive it all. Vybz Kartel and Shenseea just proved the point. The dancehall titan and Jamaica’s global superstar reunite on Panic, the scorching first single from Kartel’s upcoming album, God & Time.
The collaboration lands exactly ten years after Loodi, the breakout 2016 anthem that first introduced Shenseea to the world. Both artists return here as equals, two fully realised icons at the height of their powers.
The track delivers. Produced by TJ Records and Vybz Kartel Muzik, it pulses with a bounce-heavy rhythm built for sweaty dancefloors, TikTok timelines and speakers everywhere. Their chemistry feels effortless, the vibes magnetic.
ANOTHER ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
Shot in Miami by director Shane Creative, the video turns up the heat with bold Caribbean colour, towering speaker stacks, and pure unapologetic dancehall tradition wrapped in genuine global polish.
Kartel speaks plainly: “Panic is another one for the history books. This is for the fans who’ve been there from day one and for the new generation running with the sound now.”
He has earned that confidence. His 2025 comeback tour became the highest-grossing in dancehall history, selling out 25-plus arenas and stadium shows across three continents. A second consecutive Grammy nomination followed.
God & Time is already shaping up as the most anticipated dancehall album in years.
ABOUT VYBZ KARTEL
Vybz Kartel is dancehall’s defining force. From Portmore, Jamaica, he shaped an entire genre, influencing artists from Drake to Cardi B and scoring a gold-certified Billboard chart-topper with Fever.
His 2025 comeback filled 20,000-capacity arenas worldwide. Two consecutive Grammy nominations followed, alongside the anthemic God Is The Greatest, racking up 30 million YouTube views. His pen remains elite as his mission continues.
MORE FROM VYBZ KARTEL
LINK WITH VYBZ KARTEL
ABOUT SHENSEEA
Shenseea rose from Kingston’s circuit to the global mainstream with focus and flair. Her remix of Vybz Kartel’s Loodi sparked early buzz, while standout sets at Reggae Sumfest confirmed her command.
Her 2022 album Alpha reached number two on the Top Reggae Albums chart, then Never Gets Late Here (2024) earned a Grammy nomination, sealing her status as modern dancehall’s leading voice.
