SOUTH FLORIDA – The King of Dancehall is again. Vybz Kartel declares The Worl’ Boss Summer time 2025 Tour and turns up the warmth simply in time for the season along with his vibrant model new single and video “Pretty Girl.”
The intense, effervescent music and its colourful visible (directed by Rizzy) rejoice Kartel’s everlasting muse—the women—whereas showcasing his unmistakable charisma. Produced by Now or By no means Miami, the mid-tempo, percussion-driven monitor leans right into a pop-infused sound with out straying from the heartbeat of traditional Jamaican dancehall. “Fairly Lady” marks Kartel’s first launch in partnership with Defiant Information, the label based by music govt Steven ‘Steve-O’ Carless.
New Tune & Video
As “Pretty Girl” makes waves, Kartel can be reclaiming his place on phases worldwide. This previous Saturday (Could 17), Vybz Kartel lit up Miami’s full Amerant Financial institution Enviornment. This was his third U.S. present since he returned after being away for over 20 years. He got here again after his visa was reinstated earlier this yr. His stateside comeback started with a bang in April, when he headlined two back-to-back, sold-out shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Heart.
Now, he’s bringing that very same power to stadiums throughout the nation, together with newly introduced stops in Atlanta, Baltimore, and Atlantic Metropolis. Followers in Europe may also get their probability to expertise the Worl’ Boss reside for the primary time in a long time. He’ll gentle up main festivals like London’s Wi-fi and Cologne’s SummerJam, with area dates in Amsterdam, Paris, Manchester, Birmingham and a second London present at The O2.
Caribbean Performances
The Caribbean leg features a triumphant return to Jamaica’s iconic Reggae Sumfest, in addition to performances at Trinidad’s One Caribbean Music Pageant and the St. Kitts Music Pageant. The run additionally features a cease in Malta for the Freedom Road Europe Pageant — a part of a strong string of September reveals that can spherical out his historic trek.
“I’ve had so many blessings this yr. The summer time is ours, and we’re able to take the world by storm, extra passport stamps, extra ‘Fairly Women’ and limitless prospects,” states Kartel.
Vybz Kartel’s story is one among resilience, dominance, and rebirth — a Jamaican musical icon who refused to be forgotten. After 13 years in jail for a homicide he at all times denied, Kartel walked free final summer time. His conviction was overturned. He left with humility, ardour, and unfinished enterprise.
King Of Dancehall
The King Of Dancehall reshaped the worldwide style within the early and mid-2000s with hits like “Romping Store,” “Clarks,” and “Summertime,” mentored dancehall stars like Popcaan and Spice, earned reward from worldwide music icons like Cardi B, Drake and Rihanna, and even dropped hits from behind bars — together with his U.S. gold-certified “Fever.”
Since his launch, he headlined Kingston’s Nationwide Stadium for 30k+ followers in his dwelling nation, bought out 20k+ capability arenas in Miami and Brooklyn (twice), earned his first Grammy nomination, received the MOBO Affect Award, graced the covers of Billboard and The Face and gone viral with mega influencers like Kai Cenat. Along with his newest album Viking: tenth Yr Anniversary spawning his anthem “God Is The Best” (7m+ YT views), a gentle stream of contemporary singles, and a world tour underway, 2025 belongs to Kartel.
This isn’t a comeback — it’s a coronation.
Summer time Tour Dates – The Worl’ Boss Tour
Could 24 – Georgetown, Guyana @ Guyana Nationwide Stadium
Could 31 – Port of Spain, Trinidad @ One Caribbean Music Pageant
June 6 – Atlanta, GA (U.S.) @ State Farm Enviornment
June 14 – Atlantic Metropolis, NJ (U.S.) @ Boardwalk Corridor
June 27 – St. Kitts @ St. Kitts Music Pageant
July 5 – Cologne, Germany @ Summerjam Pageant
July 7 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
July 10 – Paris, France @ Accor Enviornment
July 13 – London, UK @ Wi-fi Pageant
July 18 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Reggae Sumfest
July 26 – Baltimore, MD (U.S.) @ CFG Financial institution Enviornment
Sept 4 – London, UK @ The O2
Sept 10 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Stay
Sept 11–14 – Malta @ Freedom Road Europe Pageant
Sept 19 – Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Stay
