Kman and Medz Boss Unite for Historic Trinibad Track “Bad Juveniles”

The Trinibad artistes representing the 6ixx and 7 camps join forces on their first-ever track, produced by DJ Skipp, who says, “This is bigger than music. Hopefully, it inspires more unity in Trinibad.”

Medz Boss, Kamn and DJ Skipp during the video shoot

After a period of rivalry, Trinidad and Tobago dancehall artistes Kman, formerly known as Kman 6ixx, and Medz Boss have joined forces on their first-ever collaboration, “Bad Juveniles,” marking a significant moment of unity in the Trinibad scene.

The track brings together Kman, given name Kashif Sankar, and Medz Boss (Joseph Ollivierre), representing the 6ixx and 7 camps, respectively, following a period of tensions within the local dancehall community.

The music video was shot in St. Paul Street, Port of Spain, a community associated with Medz Boss, and Beetham Gardens, Kman’s home turf. Once regarded as rival communities, the two locations serve as a powerful visual statement of peace and unity following the artistes’ reconciliation.

US-based producer and selector DJ Skipp, who has previously worked with Kkrytical, Kranium, Byron Messia and Prince Swanny, is now making his mark on the Trinibad scene. “This is bigger than music. Bringing Kman and Medz Boss together shows that peace is possible. Hopefully, it inspires more unity in Trinibad,” he shared with Kaboom Magazine.

The collaboration comes amid growing efforts to promote peace in Trinibad, including a government-facilitated initiative that brought Kman and fellow artiste Plumpy Boss together for a public declaration of unity and a joint stage appearance. It also follows the release of Medz Boss, who had been in detention since March.

The release arrives at a significant moment for the genre, which has faced scrutiny over violent lyrics and alleged gang associations, with the Trinidad and Tobago government also pushing for restrictions on performances by artistes whose music contains gang-related content.

With two former rivals now sharing a track, “Bad Juveniles” sends a message of reconciliation and signals a new chapter for Trinidad and Tobago’s dancehall community.