Jamaican-born, Miami-based production and DJ duo Bashment Sound (Silent Addy and Disco Neil) return with their electrifying new single, “Ballerina,” featuring Nigerian superstar Rema and Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Skillibeng. Released via Bashment Worldwide / Encore Recordings, the track is a seamless cross-continental fusion where Kingston grit meets Afrobeats finesse.
“Ballerina” pairs Rema’s melodic, forward-thinking artistry with Skillibeng’s unmistakable cadence, layered over Bashment Sound’s thunderous, bass-heavy production. The result is a high-impact anthem that captures the natural chemistry between Rema’s effortless flow and Skillibeng’s slick, sharp delivery — all driven by Bashment’s signature high-energy pulse.
The single arrives alongside a striking music video directed by Miklas Manneke and produced by We Own The City — the production company founded by STILLZ, who served as creative director for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show — in collaboration with Nouvelle Films. The visual masterfully blends raw, kinetic movement with sleek, stylized choreography, immersing viewers in a world that reflects Bashment Sound’s dynamic aesthetic.
“Ballerina” signals a bold evolution in dancehall, spotlighting the growing global force of Shatta Dancehall — a high-energy fusion that builds on traditional dancehall foundations while pushing the genre into fresh, contemporary territory. With infectious rhythms and undeniable international appeal, the movement has expanded dancehall far beyond its Caribbean origins, and Bashment Sound has emerged as key tastemakers driving its global ascent.
The release follows Bashment Sound’s role in the global smash “Shake It to the Max” with MOLIY featuring Shenseea and Skillibeng — one of the biggest records of 2025. The track surpassed one billion streams worldwide, peaked at No. 12 on the UK Official Singles Chart, spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Global Shazam, topped charts in over 100 cities, inspired more than 10 million TikTok creations, and was named Song of the Summer by Spotify and TikTok. It also achieved Gold certification in the UK and reached No. 1 on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats chart, the Official UK Afrobeats Chart, and the Official UK Hip-Hop Chart, alongside earning two MTV VMA nominations.
Silent Addy has played a defining role in shaping the modern dancehall ecosystem across the US and Europe, bridging Caribbean music with mainstream audiences while preserving its cultural authenticity. He has been praised by artists such as Major Lazer and Sean Paul for helping discover and elevate emerging talents, including Projexx.
Alongside him, Disco Neil co-founded Bashment Sound and Bashment Records, building the brand into a globally respected tastemaking platform. A sought-after producer, engineer, and DJ, Disco Neil has worked at Instrument Zoo Studios under legendary producer Salaam Remi and collaborated with artists including Nas, Amy Winehouse, Wizkid, Vybz Kartel, MOLIY, and Shenseea. He is also a two-time International Red Bull Culture Clash champion, winning in Kingston (2019) and Brooklyn (2024).
From Kingston to New York City, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, Bashment Sound’s global presence continues to expand, with appearances at the Island Music Conference (Jamaica), Damballa (NYC), Cafe Erzulie (NYC), the iHeartRadio Music Awards (LA), Bashment Tokyo, and Elsewhere Rooftop (NYC).
Beyond the accolades and chart success, Silent Addy and Disco Neil have quietly transformed a grassroots party series into one of the most influential Caribbean music platforms in the world. With “Ballerina,” Bashment Sound further cement their status as global architects of dancehall’s next era.
