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Dancehall Disruptor Tashawn 'Intence' Gabbidon Shares New Song 'Voyage (Old Years)'

(New York, NY) - Another year, another January 1st release from Dancehall disruptor Tashawn "Intence" Gabbidon. This time around, he sets the tone with a bittersweet celebration on "Voyage (Old Years)." The song and video are out now via VP Records.

Intence sounds as defiant as ever on his new song, produced by Nuh Brakes Recordz and composed by Genetic Records and Kulcha. Over a somber piano beat, he reflects on his journey, condemning a system that perpetuates poverty while stressing faith and hard work as his way out. The music video to "Voyage (Old Years)" is directed by Shane Creative and finds the deejay delivering his message of resilience within the zinc-fenced corridors of Spanish Town, Jamaica.

The new song struck a chord with listeners in his native Jamaica, quickly climbing into the top three spots on the island's YouTube trending chart. It also follows a breakout year for the artist who earned his biggest hit to date with "SHH," which he followed up quickly with "Like U," a Dancehall favorite across the Caribbean. Amid this momentum, Jon Powell of Revolt praised him as "one of dancehall's biggest game-changers." His debut album, VOYAGE, is set for release later this year.

"Voyage (Old Years)" marks the seventh consecutive single Intence has released to kick off a new year. He began with "Be Careful" in 2019 and has kept the annual tradition alive with "CRITICS" (2020), "New Year" (2021), "New Gear" (2022), "DEEDS" (2023), and "Year of Gear" (2024).

Tashawn "Intence" Gabbidon stands out in the Dancehall scene with his unparalleled voice and relentless drive. The Jamaican artist continuously drops fresh tracks, stretching and bending his vocals to align with his producers' experimental beats. His unique creativity and intense work ethic make him one of the most in-demand acts in Dancehall today.

Growing up in Kingston's gritty Tavern district, Intence was immersed in music from an early age, influenced by his father, Stephen Gabbidon, a sound system owner and artist known as "Fada Axe." This musical upbringing instilled in Intence the dedication needed to succeed as an artist. He burst onto the scene in 2017 with "Jett Life," followed by hits like "Talker" and "Seh Dem Real." His 2019 track "Go Hard" catapulted him to fame, cementing his reputation as one of Jamaica's most exciting young talents.

Intence's raw lyrics and unique sound have captured global audiences, with accolades from NYTimes and fans like Nicki Minaj and Burna Boy. His music has amassed tens of millions of streams, and he has electrified crowds at events like Reggae Sumfest and international venues such as London's O2 Arena. In 2025, he is set to release his debut album, VOYAGE, featuring top-notch collaborations and singles like "Lesson" and "Year of Gear." This album promises to solidify Intence's status as a modern Dancehall great, following his acclaimed projects Public Enemy No. 1 Mixtape and Wounded EP.