Miami Dancehall Artiste Jay-A Released EP Quick7
The record debuted at No. 3 on the US iTunes Reggae chart after its September 2026 release.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Reggae
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Miami-based dancehall artiste Jay-A, born Tarik Morris, celebrated the release of his latest EP, Quick7. The project, which debuted at No. 3 on the US iTunes Reggae chart, has already surpassed 2.4 million total streams.
Why it matters
The success of the EP highlights the growing reach of Miami-based dancehall talent in global markets like the UK, Canada, and Africa. Jay-A produced the tracks himself to capture the personal urgency he feels about his career trajectory.
The EP Quick7 moved over 2.4 million streams in its first three weeks, with the single Pain leading the project at 2,281,253 plays. The full reach of the release across markets including Germany and France remains to be seen as the project continues to climb.
The players
Jay-A
A Miami-based dancehall artiste who produces his own music.
Dexta Daps
A dancehall artist who features on the tracks Pain and Ambition.
Mavado
A dancehall artist who appears as a featured performer on the single Pain.
The details
Jay-A, whose birth name is Tarik Morris, managed the production of Quick7 independently before embarking on a series of radio tours across Jamaica to build momentum. The EP title reflects the artist's focus on accelerating his professional development. He is currently looking ahead to the release of his next project, a single and music video titled Ray Charles.
Timeline
September 2026: The EP Quick7 was released three weeks ago.
Beyond the 305
Jay-A mirrors the broader industry trend of dancehall artists using independent production to bypass traditional label gatekeepers. This approach reflects a shift where Miami-based creators increasingly leverage international streaming markets to build their base.
Local listeners can stream the EP across all major platforms to hear the collaboration between Jay-A and artists like Dexta Daps and Mavado. Fans should watch for the upcoming release of the Ray Charles video to see how the artist continues his latest promotional cycle.
The takeaway
The performance of Quick7 underscores the importance of self-production for emerging local artists looking to break into the international dancehall market. Keep an eye on the artist's social channels for the eventual release date of his upcoming single, Ray Charles.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Jamaica-star.
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