Skillibeng

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Skillibeng
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Skilibeng performing at Unruly Fest in 2023
Background information
Birth nameEmwah Ryan Warmington [1]
Born (1996-12-23) 23 December 1996 (age 28)
Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
Labels

Emwah Ryan Warmington (born 23 December 1996), known professionally as Skillibeng, [2] is a Jamaican musician noted for his works with Vybz Kartel, DJ Khaled, Sean Paul, Nicki Minaj, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Wizkid, Rich the Kid, Kali Uchis, Popcaan, J.I the Prince of N.Y, Johnny Wonder, and French Montana.

Contents

Skillibeng has released two EPs, one compilation and three albums: Prodigy (2019), The Prodigy (2020), The Prodigy, Ladies Only Edition (2021), Crocodile Teeth (2021), Mr. Universe (2022) and Eastsyde (2023). In 2020 and 2022, The Face and I.D. magazine profiled him as Jamaica's new dancehall hope and as Jamaica's hottest artist. [3] [4]

Early life

Warmington was born in Saint Thomas Parish and grew up in the rural community of Lyssons. [5]

Career

Skillibeng is signed to RCA Records and Eastsyde Records. [6] In October 2015, he released his first official single "Pain & Emotion", the same year he released his second single "Skilli She Love", with the radio edit released the same day. In August 2019, he released his 9-track debut extended play "Prodigy". In January 2020, Skillibeng released his 35-track debut studio album The Prodigy, the album debuted on the US Current Reggae Albums Chart and peaked at number 16. [7] His second studio album The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition was released on May 28, 2021. The same year, he released his third studio album Crocodile Teeth. [8]

Skillibeng is the winner of Best Caribbean Music Act at the MOBO Awards 2022. [9] [10]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

References

  1. ↑ "BAD EVERYDAY (REMIX)". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Skillibeng News". DancehallMag. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  3. ↑ Brake, David Aaron. "Skillibeng is Jamaica's new dancehall hope". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  4. ↑ "Skillibeng interview: "It was always the goal to be a household name…". The Face. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  5. ↑ "Skillibeng: "I'm the greatest dancehall artist of my era"". The Face. December 2022. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  6. ↑ Lamarre, Carl (2022-03-10). "Dancehall Star Skillibeng Signs With RCA Records & Eastsyde Records". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  7. ↑ Jackson, with Kevin (2020-12-31). "Skillibeng debuts The Prodigy". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  8. ↑ "Skillibeng". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  9. ↑ Jackson, Kevin; writer, Observer (2022-11-30). "Skillibeng wins Best Caribbean Music Act MOBO Award". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  10. ↑ "D Double E, Kano, Knucks, Mahalia, Skillibeng Among Winners At 2022 MOBO Awards". Complex. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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