Recording artist Jada Kingdom has announced the release of her highly anticipated new EP, Just A Girl In A Money Man’s World, set to drop on January 21, 2026.
The project follows a breakthrough year for the artist and further cements her status as a singular and influential voice in contemporary music. Known for bridging modern dancehall, pop and R&B, Jada continues to push creative boundaries while maintaining a strong cultural identity.
Throughout 2025, Jada Kingdom remained a commanding presence across music, media and live performance spaces. She released some standout singles, including Can’t Tell Me That, Only You, and the viral hit GAD. An in-studio performance accompanied the release of GAD on On The Radar, which quickly went viral, amassing over one million views across Instagram and TikTok within days.
Released on March 21, 2025, GAD went on to achieve notable commercial success in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. The track peaked at number three on Apple Music’s Top 25 Kingston Chart, making it the highest-charting song by a female artist at the time. It also earned Top 5 Shazam placements in multiple countries, highlighting its widespread appeal and cultural impact.
Critical response to the single was equally strong. Billboard praised the artiste’s ability to challenge local slang while injecting a feminist perspective, calling the track “terrific”. Stereogum described the production as nostalgic yet forward-thinking, dubbing it “a 2000s pop revival”. Additional praise came from outlets including HNHH, Kaboom Mag, The Star, Caribbean National Weekly, and MusicxClusives.
Jada Kingdom’s live performances throughout 2025 further demonstrated her growing international reach. In May, she delivered a commanding United States (US) appearance at UBS Arena in New York. This was followed by a London performance at the Soak’d Pineapple x SANDZ Ultra Weekend in August, before culminating with her headlining performance at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street Europe concert-event in Malta in September. (Jamaica Observer)
