Emwah Warmington (born December 23, 1996), known professionally as Skillibeng,[1] is a Jamaican dancehall Deejay "DJ" and rapper from St. Thomas, noted for his works with Vybz Kartel, DJ Khaled, Sean Paul, Nicki Minaj, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Wizkid, Rich the Kid, Kali Uchis, Popcaan, J.I the Prince of N.Y, and French Montana.
Skillibeng | |
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 Skilibeng performing at Unruly Fest in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Emwah Warmington |
| Born | December 23, 1996 (age 28) Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Jamaica |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | RCA Records, Eastsyde Records |
Skillibeng has released two EPs, one compilation and three albums: Prodigy (2019), The Prodigy (2020), The Prodigy, Ladies Only Edition (2021), Crocodile Teeth (2021), Mr. Universe (2022) and Eastsyde (2023). In 2020 and 2022, The Face and I.D magazine profiled him as Jamaica's new dancehall hope and as Jamaica's hottest artist.[2][3]
Early life
editSkillibeng was born in St. Thomas and grew up in the rural community of Lyssons.[4]
Career
editSkillibeng is signed to RCA Records and Eastsyde Records.[5] In October 2015, he released his first official single "Pain & Emotion", the same year he released his second single "Skilli She Love", with the radio edit released the same day. In August 2019, he released his 9-track debut extended play "Prodigy". In January 2020, Skillibeng released his 35-track debut studio album The Prodigy, the album debuted on the US Current Reggae Albums Chart and peaked at number 16.[6] His second studio album The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition was released on May 28, 2021. The same year, he released his third studio album Crocodile Teeth.[7]
Skillibeng is the winner of Best Caribbean Music Act at the Mobo Awards of 2022.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Skillibeng News". DancehallMag. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Brake, David Aaron. "Skillibeng is Jamaica's new dancehall hope". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Skillibeng interview: "It was always the goal to be a household name…". The Face. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Skillibeng: "I'm the greatest dancehall artist of my era"". The Face. December 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (2022-03-10). "Dancehall Star Skillibeng Signs With RCA Records & Eastsyde Records". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Jackson, with Kevin (2020-12-31). "Skillibeng debuts The Prodigy". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Skillibeng". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Jackson, Kevin; writer, Observer (2022-11-30). "Skillibeng wins Best Caribbean Music Act MOBO Award". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "D Double E, Kano, Knucks, Mahalia, Skillibeng Among Winners At 2022 MOBO Awards". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
