J’Calm Bridges Generations and Musical Classics on Sophomore Album Emotions

The rising Jamaican talent blends classic riddims with a fresh, youthful delivery on his second studio album, featuring collaborations with Sean Paul, Ky-Mani Marley, Nigy Boy, and Wayne Wonder

Rising sensation J’Calm (Photo: Courtesy of Calm Nation)

Multi-talented Jamaican singer-songwriter sensation J’Calm has released his second full-length album, Emotions, now available on all digital platforms via K-Licious Music/DubShot Records.

The 13-track project blends elements of traditional reggae with J’Calm’s contemporary, 21st-century delivery, boasting production from Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Tony “CD” Kelly and international superstar Sean Paul. The album also features guest appearances from Grammy-nominated veterans Wayne Wonder and Ky-Mani Marley, alongside dancehall artiste Nigy Boy and reggae singer Khalia.

The release is accompanied by visuals for the album’s 11th track, “Real Love,” which premiered on J’Calm’s YouTube channel. Channeling his inner Michael Jackson, the 20-year-old Clarendon native showcases impressive dance moves while preparing a romantic roadside dinner for a special lady in a distinctly Jamaican setting. The track is built on the classic Green Apples Riddim, most famously known with Dennis Brown’s iconic single from the 70's.

“The real love music video is almost the most authentic I’ve ever been on set,” shared J’Calm. “The styling, the creativity, performance… everything. It all came together.” The video was directed by SAMO, who's known for his work with Chronixx, Koffee, and Protoje, among others.

Having built his name over the past two years, the Clarendon-born artiste previously teamed up with Nigy Boy on the album’s title track, “Emotions.” Produced by Grammy-winning veteran Tony “CD” Kelly, the song offers a modern reimagining of the timeless Answer Riddim and has received notable feedback from several outlets.

Ky-Mani Marley joins J’Calm on the high-energy “Weekend,” a track that nods to the golden era of 1990s dancehall through its bouncing digital bassline, further reflecting Kelly’s vision of reviving vintage sounds with fresh, youthful voices.

"I felt very emotionally expressive and confident creating this body of work, and that’s what it is to me - sort of an emotional release."

Other standout moments include “Sweet Love,” produced by Jamaican dancehall-pop icon Sean Paul, marking another collaboration following their 2024 track “Call My Name (Remix).” Meanwhile, veteran singer Wayne Wonder delivers on the breezy “Downtown,” offering lyrical guidance aimed at steering the young artiste along a successful path that Wonder himself has already walked.

“Kilimanjaro” sees J’Calm comparing the rush of love to scaling a towering peak. The album’s sixth track, “Calm Nation,” doubles as a rallying cry for the global movement behind his nearly two million TikTok and Instagram followers. On the uplifting “Be Yourself,” he encourages authenticity and self-confidence, while the album closes with “They Didn’t Know That,” featuring Khalia, whose smooth vocals blend seamlessly with J’Calm’s assured R&B delivery.

"I felt very emotionally expressive and confident creating this body of work, and that’s what it is to me - sort of an emotional release," said J'Calm.

J’Calm teams up with Sean Paul, marking another collaboration between the two.

Emotions functions as a generational bridge, weaving together Jamaican music’s roots and Golden Era while ushering the genre into a bold, forward-looking future.