November 5, 2026 | DancehallStarz Entertainment News
Jamaican dancehall sensation Shenseea is joining forces with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake for a highly anticipated collaboration titled “Playtime,” scheduled for release on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The track will appear on Shenseea’s upcoming eight-track EP, Catalyst, bringing together two prominent voices from Jamaica and Nigeria in another example of the growing relationship between dancehall and Afrobeats.
The collaboration is one of several major features on the project, which also includes appearances from Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel and American rapper Loe Shimmy.
Shenseea and Asake Connect Jamaica and Nigeria
Shenseea has continued to expand her international presence through collaborations that connect Jamaican dancehall with different musical cultures.
Her upcoming collaboration with Asake represents another step in that direction.
Asake has established himself as one of Nigeria’s most recognizable contemporary performers, building an international audience through his distinctive combination of Afrobeats, Fuji influences and energetic vocal delivery.
For Shenseea, the partnership offers an opportunity to connect with an even wider African music audience while introducing her Jamaican musical influences to new listeners.
Although the complete recording has not yet been officially released, anticipation is building around how the two artistes will combine their respective musical styles.
“Playtime” Featured on Shenseea’s Catalyst EP
“Playtime” is listed as the second track on Shenseea’s forthcoming EP, Catalyst, scheduled to arrive through Since ’93 and Columbia Records.
The project features eight recordings, including three collaborations with internationally recognized artistes.
The announced tracklist includes:
- Vulnerability
- Playtime (feat. Asake)
- Talk To Me Nuh (feat. Vybz Kartel)
- Private (feat. Loe Shimmy)
- Danger
- Garden
- Body Language
- 2 Face Gyal
The project follows Shenseea’s Grammy-nominated sophomore album, Never Gets Late Here, released in 2024.
Vybz Kartel and Loe Shimmy Also Featured
Alongside Asake, Shenseea reconnects with Vybz Kartel on “Talk To Me Nuh.”
The collaboration continues a musical relationship dating back to their 2016 recording “Loodi,” which played an important role in introducing Shenseea to the wider dancehall audience.
American rapper Loe Shimmy also appears on “Private,” bringing a hip-hop influence to the collection.
The combination of Jamaican dancehall, Nigerian Afrobeats and American hip-hop reflects Shenseea’s continued efforts to build a musical identity that reaches beyond traditional genre boundaries.
Dancehall and Afrobeats Continue to Build Global Connections
Over the past decade, Jamaican dancehall and African popular music have developed increasingly visible connections through collaborations, shared musical influences and international performances.
Both genres have contributed significantly to contemporary global music, influencing recording artistes across the Caribbean, Africa, Europe and North America.
Shenseea’s partnership with Asake adds another high-profile collaboration to that relationship.
With both entertainers commanding international audiences, “Playtime” has the potential to introduce their respective fan bases to different musical influences.
Shenseea Prepares for Another Major Release
Shenseea’s career has continued to evolve since the release of her debut album, ALPHA, in 2022.
Her follow-up album, Never Gets Late Here, earned a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking another significant achievement in her recording career.
Now, with Catalyst, the entertainer is preparing to introduce a new collection of music while maintaining connections to her Jamaican dancehall foundation.
The upcoming release will give fans an opportunity to hear her latest collaborations and musical direction.
“Playtime,” featuring Asake, and the full Catalyst EP are scheduled for release on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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