Merkz Continues Breakout Year as “Retard” Crosses Combined 1 Million Views

Fast-rising dancehall artiste Merkz has dropped the official visuals for one of the hottest tracks from his EP The Mad Life, as “Retard” surpasses a combined one million views on YouTube

Fast-rising dancehall artiste MerkzC ontinues Breakout Year with “Retard” Milestone

Fast-rising dancehall artiste Merkz continues what is shaping up to be a breakout year for the young deejay.

While his debut EP The Mad Life continues dominating Apple Music Jamaica for over a month, Merkz has now released the official music video for one of the project’s hottest tracks, “Retard.” The visual has already surpassed 200,000 views within just three days, while combined with the song’s audio, the track has now crossed over one million views on YouTube to date.

Laid on a slow trap-style rhythm filled with atmospheric keyboards, “Retard” sees Merkz showcasing his flow and delivery while touching on themes of everyday life, ambition, and the hunger to make money and elevate from struggle.

Produced by YungMills Entertainment, “Retard” has emerged as one of the standout records from the EP alongside “11 AM in Ochi” and “Rich MF” featuring Feloni19, both of which continue making waves on Apple Music Jamaica.

The Clarendon-born deejay continues to cement himself as one of dancehall’s fastest-rising new talents, with 2026 quickly becoming a defining breakout year for the artiste.