Kybba

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Kybba
Born
Francesco De Nigris

(1994-12-22)22 December 1994
Salento, Italy
Genres Reggae
Years active2021-present
LabelsBasshall Stamp

Francesco De Nigris [1] (Born in Salento, Italy on December 22, 1994), better known as Kybba, is an Italian reggae and dancehall deejay and producer. [2] Founder of the Basshall movement in 2016, which fuses urban genres such as dancehall with Latin, Caribbean, Afrobeat and electronic influences. [3]

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Career

Born in Salento, Italia, and raised in Amsterdam. Kybba grew up immersed in a multicultural soundscape that shaped his inclusive style. From a young age, he blended dancehall with global elements. [4]

In 2016, he founded Basshall Movement, a platform dedicated to dancehall, urban, Caribbean, and Afro-Caribbean music, redefining his career. The focus on "unity through music" is reflected in productions that fuse languages ​​and styles, maintaining the essence of dancehall as its core. [5] [6] In 2024, Kybba performed at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), Tomorrowland, and festivals such as City Splash. [7] Their presence in Latin America is booming, with plans to expand to the United States. [8] Also visiting cities such as London, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, ​​Hamburg, standing out with their sets. [9] [10]

In 2025, Major Lazer released "Gangsta" featuring Busy Signal and Kybba, along with the British-Jamaican group America Foster. Their debut, an energetic dancehall track with EDM influences, climbed the Billboard charts. [11] [12]

In 2025 later, he worked on his own releases with Ryan Castro, in addition to producing and collaborating with numerous artists as a vocalist and producer for record labels, including his own, Ba Ba Bad. [13] The album How You Bad Suh, produced by Kybba, featured Sean Paul and Busy Signal placing itself within the Billboard Colombia Hot 100 list. [14] [15]

Discography

Album

Singles

  • 2018: Dale
  • 2018: Wine so Sweet
  • 2024: Salsa & Dancehall
  • 2025: Bad Bad Remix
  • 2025: Caliente
  • 2025: Pon Din Thing
  • 2025: GANGSTA ft Major Lazer, Diplo [17]

References

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  9. Villanueva, Jose (2025-08-07). "El éxito detrás de 'Ba Ba Bad' de Ryan Castro: un himno viral en Medellín". Blu Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  10. "DJ Kybba abre segunda fecha en Costa Rica tras agotar entradas de Halloween". Teletica (in European Spanish). 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  11. Denis, Kyle (2025-10-03). "September Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks of the Month: Prince Swanny, Skillibeng & Vybz Kartel, Zuchu, Chronic Law & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  12. "Major Lazer returns with "Gangsta" featuring Busy Signal and Kybba, plus a new fourth member". Mixmag Caribbean. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  13. LOS40 (2025-09-02). "Ryan Castro, Beéle, Karol G, nombres que no salen de la lista del 40 al 1 | Del 40 al 1 | LOS40 Colombia". LOS40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. Chalice, Reggae (2025-10-14). ""How You Bad Suh", el álbum debut de Kybba". Periodismo y Cultura Reggae (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  15. Peña, Luisa Fernanda (2025-11-08). "Blessd, Beéle, Ryan Castro y los demás artistas que la están rompiendo en el Billboard Colombia Hot 100". Billboard Colombia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-09.
  16. ByAlejandro Serrano (2025-06-30). "KYBBA Announces Debut Album "How You Bad Suh" and World Tour - DVOX MAGAZINE" . Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  17. "MAJOR LAZER RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE "GANGSTA" FEAT. BUSY SIGNAL + KYBBA, AND GROUP ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF NEW MEMBER, AMERICA FOSTER | UFO Network". 2025-08-28. Retrieved 2025-11-11.