Jamaican Rapper Kacique Named Pandora Artist to Watch in 2022
November 19, 2021 | British Link |
Popular streaming service Pandora has announced its latest featured playlist, “Artists to Watch 2022: Caribbean,” and fast-rising Jamaican rapper Kacique is among the ten incredible artists selected.
He shares the accolade with fellow Caribbean artists Yaksta, Bella Blair, Hey Choppi, Indie Allen, Joby Jay, Klassik Frescobar, Melly Rose, Laa Lee, and Projexx. The featured Caribbean playlist includes his Summer smash single “Knock It,” a millennial twist of courtship discussing the intricacies of a new age relationship. The song is part of a Good Mood Music compilation entitled ‘Beat Zinc Fence’ Riddim featuring Devin DI Dakta, Deeclef, Romieikon, Dovey Magnum & more. The Beat Zinc Fence riddim is a powerful fusion of old- and new-era dancehall
In addition to “Knock It,” Kacique served up some wholesome vibes to close out Summer 2021 with a bang, an audio + visual combination called “Brunch” on the Hungover Riddim compilation. According to stats tracking programs the single has charted in over 50+ countries and amassed over 100,000 streams across all streaming platforms views within a month.
Pandora picked a winning collection of artists, and Kacique was more than deserving member of this group. He describes his style as a mixture of the 90s Dancehall mixed with a contemporary flavor. The featured playlist “Artists to Watch 2022: Caribbean” is streaming now on Pandora.
Zhane Squire is Vision Newspaper’s dedicated Reggae Entertainment Correspondent, bringing readers the latest stories from Jamaica and across the global Afro-Caribbean diaspora. With a passion for music, culture, and storytelling, Squire highlights the voices, movements, and trends shaping reggae, dancehall, and Afro-Caribbean entertainment worldwide. His reporting connects Caribbean culture to the global stage, ensuring that artists, festivals, and community stories are told with depth, accuracy, and authenticity. For feedback you can reach him at zhane.squire@visionnewspaper.ca
