American rapper Travis Scott is turning up the heat this summer with the explosive release of JACKBOYS 2, the long-awaited sequel to his 2019 chart-topping compilation with the Cactus Jack crew. Dropped today (July 13th) in celebration of Houston’s 713 Day, the 17-track project is stacked with a global mix of collaborators, including Kodak Black, 21 Savage, GloRilla, Tyla, Waka Flocka Flame, and Jamaica’s own dancehall kingpin, Vybz Kartel. Hosted by Houston rap legend Bun B, the compilation is already generating major buzz, fueled by its eclectic roster and Scott’s unmatched flair for sonic spectacle.
Vybz Kartel’s appearance on JACKBOYS 2 marks another high point in his current global resurgence. Despite years of incarceration, the dancehall icon has maintained an iron grip on the genre, and now, his voice is reverberating across hip-hop’s biggest arenas. Just days after receiving a custom Lamborghini from Travis Scott as a thank-you gift, Kartel is gearing up for a milestone performance—his highly anticipated debut at the U.K.’s Wireless Festival this Sunday, a moment his fans have been waiting over a decade to witness.
The timing couldn’t be more poetic. Kartel’s 2011 smash hit Summer Time was recently certified Silver in the U.K. by the British Phonographic Industry, crossing the 200,000-unit mark. The track, produced by Swedish hitmaker Adde Instrumentals, remains a seasonal anthem with over 111 million YouTube views. “Summer Time is one of those records that defines an era,” a British critic noted, “and to see it still thriving globally while Kartel is staging a major comeback is a testament to his enduring influence.”
Meanwhile, JACKBOYS 2 is more than just a music drop—it’s a cultural event. Travis Scott has complemented the release with fresh merchandise, physical bundles, and an upcoming Harmony Korine-directed film set to bring the album’s energy to the screen. From surprise WWE appearances to Coachella headlining sets and No. 1 singles like 4×4, Scott is asserting dominance on every front.
With high-octane visuals, luxury gift-giving flair, and a roster that spans continents, JACKBOYS 2 isn’t just a follow-up—it’s a full-blown takeover. And with Vybz Kartel preparing to light up the Wireless stage, his presence on the album cements his place not just as a dancehall legend, but as a force redefining global music in 2025.
