Masicka, Konshens, Nhance, and JayBlem Featured in Billboard’s Monthly Picks

Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Picks spotlight Masicka’s “Rich Sex” while also giving nods to recent releases from Konshens, Nhance, and JayBlem

L-R: Nhance, Masicka, Konshens, and JayBlem Among Billboard’s Monthly Fresh Picks

With July in full swing, festival season is heating up across Europe and North America—and the latest singles and riddims are syncing perfectly with the soulful, summertime energy.

Billboard’s monthly Fresh Picks continues to spotlight standout tracks from across the reggae and dancehall landscape. Under its Freshest Find tag, the editors highlight “Rich Sex,” the first official collaboration between Masicka and producer Rvssian on the Story Book riddim. Praising Masicka as “perhaps the most melodically gifted artist in dancehall right now,” Billboard notes how he balances a laid-back flow with crooning cadences that tip into melodic rap territory, calling it a strong follow-up to his recent hit “Mute.”

Konshens makes his second consecutive appearance on the list with “Bend” featuring Skillibeng—a standout from his newly released Pool Party LP. Set to a chugging reggaetón beat, the track sees both artists trading seductive verses, celebrating the allure of the bend over with playful chemistry.

Also featured is Nhance, who earns his spot with “Stay to Myself” from his Monsta of My Era EP. The introspective single showcases his signature self-reflective ballad style over a moody, guitar-laced beat.

Dancehall artist JayBlem earns a spot for “Dialer” featuring Byron Messia, a standout from his Galleria album. Built around a sample of Nicki Minaj’s “Save Me,” the track blends moody trap production with raw lyrics, as both artists deliver emotionally charged verses that showcase their trap dancehall flair.

Rising reggae talent King Cruff rounds out the list with “Bunch,” which Billboard describes as a hypnotic blend of snappy snares and dancehall vocal loops that reinforce Cruff’s growing artistic identity.

Among other featured artists are Trinidadian soca star Mical Teja with “Home (Trini 2 De Bone),” Soul-Rebel Marley with the heartfelt “Holy Father,” and Conkarah’s soulful “Can’t Stop Loving You”—each adding their own flavor to the summer soundtrack.