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Malie Donn announces debut album “The Golden Child” for July 2026

By Jovani Davis··1 min read
Malie Donn announces debut album “The Golden Child” for July 2026
Key Points(5)
  • Dancehall artist Malie Donn is set to release his debut studio album, The Golden Child , on July 24, 2026, marking a major step in the rising star’s career and a broader push into international visibility for Jamaica’s new wave of dancehall talent.
  • The 20-track project is positioned as a defining statement of his sound and trajectory, blending street narratives, motivational themes, lifestyle records, and collaborations with several emerging voices in the genre.
  • The album is led by the title track “Golden Child” featuring Squash, and includes a lineup of notable collaborations such as “Free 6ix Boss” featuring Byron Messia, “Trackstar” featuring Antuwang, and “Club Lit” featuring Javo Donn.
  • Other tracks such as “Miami,” “Holiday,” “Winning,” and “Badman Treat” lean into themes of lifestyle and ambition, while production is handled by a mix of established and rising producers including Din Din, Attomatic Records, DJ Frass Records, Salkey Recordz and others.
  • With anticipation building across Jamaica and the diaspora, The Golden Child is expected to further cement Malie Donn’s position among the next generation of dancehall acts pushing the genre forward.

Dancehall artist Malie Donn is set to release his debut studio album, The Golden Child, on July 24, 2026, marking a major step in the rising star’s career and a broader push into international visibility for Jamaica’s new wave of dancehall talent.

The 20-track project is positioned as a defining statement of his sound and trajectory, blending street narratives, motivational themes, lifestyle records, and collaborations with several emerging voices in the genre.

The album is led by the title track “Golden Child” featuring Squash, and includes a lineup of notable collaborations such as “Free 6ix Boss” featuring Byron Messia, “Trackstar” featuring Antuwang, and “Club Lit” featuring Javo Donn.

Other tracks such as “Miami,” “Holiday,” “Winning,” and “Badman Treat” lean into themes of lifestyle and ambition, while production is handled by a mix of established and rising producers, including Din Din, Attomatic Records, DJ Frass Records, Salkey Recordz, and others. The project also closes with the bonus track “DRXGZ.”

The album’s visual identity centers on a gold-themed cover featuring Malie Donn surrounded by outstretched hands, symbolizing elevation, recognition, and resilience—core themes the artist says reflect his journey and current moment in the industry.

With anticipation building across Jamaica and the diaspora, The Golden Child is expected to further cement Malie Donn’s position among the next generation of dancehall acts pushing the genre forward.

Tracklist (The Golden Child)

  1. Intro
  2. Golden Child (ft. Squash)
  3. Live Life
  4. Rated R
  5. No Fear
  6. Time A Night
  7. Miami
  8. Drum
  9. Free 6ix Boss (ft. Byron Messia)
  10. Trackstar (ft. Antuwang)
  11. Holiday
  12. All I Want
  13. Badman Treat
  14. Winning
  15. Shipment
  16. SWFT (She Wah Fk Tonight)
  17. Sauce
  18. Puppy
  19. Club Lit (ft. Javo Donn)
  20. DRXGZ (Bonus Track)

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