Dancehall star Skillibeng on Friday, August 8, 2025, released his highly anticipated 9-track EP International via RCA Records, marking a pivotal moment in his ongoing global takeover. The project lives up to its name, boasting high-profile collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Major Lazer, Ayetian, Ghanaian pop sensation MOLIY, Dominican trap queen Tokischa, and Atlanta rapper Young Nudy. From Afrobeats to Latin trap to EDM-laced dancehall, International finds Skillibeng skillfully navigating genres without compromising the patois-laced authenticity that made him a star. Tracks like “Anywhere,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Major Lazer, and “Too Hot” with MOLIY, blend cross-cultural energies with a futuristic sonic palette, reinforcing his position as one of the Caribbean’s most genre-fluid exports.
The EP’s release comes just days after Skillibeng earned his fourth RIAA Gold certification for “Jump,” his chart-topping collaboration with Grammy winner Tyla and rapper Gunna. Certified Gold in the U.S. on July 29, “Jump” has also achieved Gold status in Canada, Brazil, and New Zealand, and gone Platinum in South Africa. The song’s commercial success was amplified by a show-stopping performance at the 2024 BET Awards, solidifying Skillibeng’s presence on the international stage. Not just a streaming juggernaut, the track’s critical acclaim across Billboard charts—including the U.S. Afrobeats Songs, World Digital Song Sales, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs—speaks to the artist’s growing impact across continents.
Skillibeng’s global influence was further cemented with the remix of “Shake It to the Max (Fly),” a viral anthem featuring MOLIY, Shenseea, and Silent Addy. As of August 8, the video surpassed 133 million views on YouTube, making it the fastest-rising visual of Skillibeng’s career and his first to enter the coveted 100M+ club. The song also skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Shazam Global Top 10, with MOLIY declaring, “We’re number one in command globally.” Once again, Skillibeng’s verse was credited with injecting the track with dancehall authenticity and viral firepower.
What separates Skillibeng from his peers isn’t just his ability to adapt—it’s his capacity to elevate and redefine the soundscape he steps into. Whether trading bars with Gunna, holding his own on a Latin-flavoured banger with Tokischa, or tapping into the vibrant energy of Afrobeats with Tyla and MOLIY, Skillibeng proves that Jamaican dancehall isn’t limited by borders—it’s being reshaped by him. His seamless code-switching between genres signals not a loss of identity, but a strategic evolution.
With International, Skillibeng is not chasing the wave—he is, without question, part of the tide pushing global pop music into uncharted territory. And if the numbers, plaques, and streaming milestones are any indication, Skillibeng isn’t just flying the flag for dancehall—he’s planting it firmly on new soil.
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