Review: Jada Kingdom Presents Confidence and Self-Control with Elegance on New EP

Di Genius’ masterful touch brings a level of creative finesse that balances autonomy, desire, and control with a modern, unapologetic edge. It’s a self-worth soundtrack made for women who move with intention

Jada Kingdom, Confidence without compromise (Photo: Destinee Condison)

Dancehall diva Jada Kingdom released her 6-track EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, on January 21, making an immediate impact as the project debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Reggae Albums Chart before peaking a#1 on both iTunes and Apple Music. The release marks a defining moment in Jada’s current era, showcasing her artistic confidence, clarity of vision, and sharp creative direction.

A major contributor to the project is acclaimed Jamaican producer Stephen Di Genius McGregor, who produced four of the EP’s six tracks. His signature touch delivers bold, intentional soundscapes that elevate Twinkle’s vocal presence and lyrical precision.

The EP opens with “Still Searching,” an interpolation of Damian Marley’s 2001 classic of the same name. Rather than a direct remake, Jada reimagines the familiar melodies through a modern, introspective lens, honouring the original while asserting her own emotional perspective.

The nostalgic energy continues on the catchy “Maxine,” a track steeped in unmistakable ’90s flair, drawing melodic inspiration from Chaka Demus & Pliers’ Murder She Wrote. Vintage rhythms merge seamlessly with contemporary production, complementing Jada’s sultry, unapologetic delivery. On “Don’t Talk To Me,” she lays down firm boundaries over sharp Di Genius production, incorporating a sample of Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams’ I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me), reinforcing standards over surface-level charm with confident poise.

Playful mastery takes centre stage on “Nothing But Pum Pum,” where bright synth-pop production contrasts with razor-sharp lyrics as Jada flips entitlement on its head. The track originated during a Twitch livestream after a viewer asked her, “What do you bring to the table?” - a moment she transformed into humour, satire, and ultimately a cultural catchphrase. “Soul For Sale” offers a darker, more vulnerable turn, with moody production by Yo Christon underscoring reflections on desire, emotional risk, and self-preservation, adding depth and complexity to the EP’s narrative.

Closing the project is fan-favorite “G.A.D.” from 2024, a hit that made waves across the trending charts. The track zooms out to reveal the ecosystem Jada navigates throughout the EP, where desire becomes currency, attention turns into power, and women are both coveted and contested. Driven by confident, euphoric production, Jada moves with full awareness - thriving within a male-dominated world while embracing pleasure, influence, and luxury without apology.

Jada showcases unapologetic self-expression, nostalgia, and a modern edge. (Photo: Destinee Condison)

Altogether, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World stands as a bold statement of autonomy, intention, and unapologetic self-expression, further solidifying Jada Kingdom’s place as one of the most dynamic voices in modern music.