Vybz Kartel signs rising dancehall star Shenequa Expects big things from first female to ink deal with label

The message from ‘King of dancehall’ Vybz Kartel is simple: watch this space.

The dancehall icon has given fans another reason to pay attention, revealing that collaborations with his newest signee, Shenequa, could be on the horizon. Shenequa has officially signed with GreedyLion/Vybz Kartel Muzik, making her the first female artiste signed to the label. The move marks a major milestone for the fast-rising Jamaican singer and songwriter, who is already beginning to make her presence felt within the dancehall space.

“Shenequa is entering a new chapter. With the backing, visibility and creative energy, the team and I will be taking her career to another level, so stay tuned,” Vybz Kartel said. He further echoed that Shenequa is officially signed to his label and that collaborations are in the making.

Shenequa and Vybz Kartel are wasting no time. The rising artiste has unveiled her latest single, My Show, accompanied by a brand-new visual that gives audiences a first glimpse into her attitude, personality and sound. With Vybz Kartel now teasing potential collaborations, the anticipation surrounding Shenequa has shifted into another gear.

For the young artiste, being signed by one of dancehall’s most influential figures is both surreal and motivating.

“It’s an amazing feeling to be signed by one of the world’s greats. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity, and it’s only up from here,” Shenequa said. That confidence is evident in My Show, a vibrant and assertive dancehall offering that allows Shenequa to step into her own lane while connecting with an audience that is increasingly paying attention to her movement. The accompanying visuals further amplify her personality and artistic identity, positioning Shenequa as a fresh female voice with the ambition to compete on a much bigger stage.

For Shenequa, however, music has always been about more than simply releasing songs.

“Music, to me, is expressing how you feel on a beat. It’s never wrong or right. It’s an art, so just create your masterpiece and do it beautifully,” she explained. Her growing catalogue also includes Emotionally Scarred, reflecting an artiste who is committed to developing her sound while drawing inspiration from her own experiences. That commitment is rooted in a philosophy she has carried with her since high school.

“Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might. This is a quote I learnt in high school and currently live by. This is the approach I use towards my music, so every song I write or record is always my best. Eventually, you get better, and you just keep reaching for greatness,” she said.

Shenequa is also determined to challenge the perception that female artistes in reggae and dancehall are limited in how far they can go in the music industry.

“And if there was ever any truth to that perception, we will change it. With God, all things are possible,” she said.

With My Show setting the tone and the possibility of future collaborations with Vybz Kartel creating even more buzz, Shenequa is making it clear that she did not step into this new chapter simply to participate.