Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is set to release a new album, God & Time, on June 5, marking what the artist describes as a major new chapter in his career following his release from prison in 2024.
The album is now available for pre-order alongside the release of its title track, “God & Time,” and an accompanying music video filmed in Miami and Kingston and directed by Ruppi.
The project follows a strong run for Kartel, whose recent albums Party With Me and Heart & Soul both received Grammy nominations for Best Reggae Album. His 2025 anniversary project, 10th Anniversary: Viking (Vybz Is King), also added to renewed global interest in the dancehall entertainer.
According to a release announcing the album, God & Time will feature collaborations with several major artists, including Puerto Rican star Farruko and Jamaican entertainers Skillibeng and Shenseea. Shenseea previously appeared on the single “Panic,” which was released ahead of the album.
The album is described as blending dancehall, crossover sounds, personal reflections, and more introspective themes. The title references the Jamaican phrase “God & Time,” often associated with faith, patience, and destiny.
Produced by longtime collaborator TJ Records alongside Kartel, the album reunites the team behind Viking (Vybz Is King) and King of the Dancehall, the latter of which included Kartel’s RIAA Gold-certified hit “Fever.”
Kartel, born Adidja Palmer in Portmore, spent 13 years in prison before his conviction was overturned by the UK Privy Council and Jamaican courts. He was released on July 31, 2024, and returned to performing later that year at Kingston’s National Stadium before a crowd of thousands.
Since his release, Kartel has expanded his international profile with collaborations, major media appearances, and back-to-back Grammy nominations. He has also remained one of dancehall’s most influential figures, credited with helping launch the careers of artists including Spice, Popcaan, and Shenseea.
This summer, Kartel is also scheduled to headline Reggae Sumfest on July 18 alongside fellow dancehall artist Mavado, marking a highly anticipated reunion between two of dancehall’s biggest rivals from the 2000s era.
