Dancehall Deejay Kkrytical Sets Sights on Jamaica and Miami Shows

Jamaican dancehall performer Kkrytical is lining up a packed run of overseas and local appearances as he keeps his recent momentum going through new releases and crowd-driven sets.

The deejay is booked for three key dates this month: Vinci on May 22 at the National Stadium car park in Jamaica, Best of the Best on May 24 in Miami, Florida, and Sandz Florida on May 25, also in Miami.

“Preparations for these shows are going good. [I am] working on my stage appearance and performance; getting it right. Fans attending the events can expect a dynamic showcase, a great performance, energetic set at all appearances,” said the entertainer, whose real name is Ronald Longmore, in an interview with the Jamaica Observer.

He has also been active in the recording space, especially on rhythms now getting attention. His song Mukkaz with DJ Mac on the WYFL rhythm is picking up support, while Hustla with DJ Skip recently trended in Jamaica and is currently doing well in New York.

Kkrytical said additional tracks are on the way and confirmed that he is developing an EP.

The artiste is from St Catherine. He spent his early childhood years in Portmore, later moved to Clarendon, and eventually migrated to the United States.

Now more than 15 years into the business, he said his professional launch came through the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition.

Recognised for clear lyrics, flow and delivery, Kkrytical argues that his creative approach gives him an edge in dancehall. He describes his sound as “a cut above the rest” and says he puts strong focus on substance and precision in each record.

Although he has no single dream collaboration, he said he is willing to work with any artiste ready to create.

His long-term objective remains expansion and influence in the genre. “Still doing music and taking dancehall to the highest point I can bring it,” he said when outlining his five-year outlook.

He also offered advice to young entertainers: “Stay in your lane, don’t follow trends, believe in yourself and don’t doubt your craft. Instead, work, practice, and try to top everything you do,” he said.