In a move that has both stunned and thrilled the dancehall community, Vybz Kartel has unexpectedly dropped a new single titled “The Comet,” along with an official video. The release comes just days after an interview in which the Gaza Boss himself boldly declared that he would not be putting out new music until 2025. Yet, on Friday, September 13, the enigmatic entertainer made a dramatic return to the scene, showcasing his latest project—a surprise that has reignited his loyal fanbase.
“The Comet“ offers a raw reflection of Kartel’s time behind bars, where he triumphantly declares, “All in prison mi a mek millions.” The song revisits his dominance in the industry even while incarcerated, with Kartel reminding his critics of his gold and silver-certified single “Fever.” The track also serves as a warning to those who have risen in his absence, with Kartel asserting that several artists’ careers will be “cut short” now that he is back. In typical Kartel fashion, he fearlessly addresses the ongoing controversies surrounding him, even provoking detractors with lines like, “Mi been having sex with their mothers while in prison.”
The accompanying video, which marks Kartel’s first visual appearance since being released from prison just over a month ago, features his fiancée Sidem, his son Likkle Addi, and producer Redboom. Within hours of its release, the video amassed over 585,000 views, swiftly climbing to the No. 2 spot on YouTube Music’s trending chart in Jamaica. The overwhelming response showcases the undeniable influence Kartel still holds over the genre.
Dancehall fans have been buzzing across social media platforms. One fan rejoiced, “What a time to be alive to finally see Vybz Kartel in a music video for the first time in so many years. Happy to see World Boss Happy Again!” Another echoed the sentiment, claiming, “The Dancehall King Is HERE! All Likkle DJ get EVICTED..Yu SEEIT…” Meanwhile, some took the opportunity to critique the current state of the dancehall, with one comment reading, “No chop e line, no guzu, no client, this is a dancehall Song!! #Vybzkartel.”
Kartel’s return has undoubtedly startled the dancehall world, and if “The Comet” is any indication, his reign is far from over.
