Fyahman Curates Dancehall Playlist for Guinness Pull Up Return

With Guinness Pull Up set to return this Saturday, Fabian ‘Fyahman’ Morris has put forward a short playlist that hints at the dancehall charge patrons can look for on the night.

“For me, selecting these songs is not just about what is new,” Fyahman explained. “A song can be new and still not move a party. When I am playing, I am thinking about the room, the timing, the type of crowd in front of me, and what kind of energy the song brings when it drops.”

Leading his Pull Up selection is Masicka’s contribution to the Hill & Gully Riddim, produced by Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor. Fyahman singled out the full project as one of the sounds that can hold a crowd through the night. Slip & Slide, the riddim’s first official release, picked up momentum after its April 2026 debut.

“Hill & Gully has that Jamaican sound in it, so it catches people in a familiar way, but it still feels current enough for today’s party crowd,” he shared. “The older crowd can understand the flavour, the younger crowd can move to the beat, and the dancehall crowd respects Masicka’s delivery.”

His picks also include Too Mad by Skippa, Feloni19 and Solitary — a 2026 dancehall single that dropped on February 6 through Solitary Muzic, Rich Together Ent and Young & A Dweet. The track’s hard delivery and fast street pace suit the point in the night when the floor is already warm and the crowd wants music that feels raw, loud and up to date.

“Too Mad is one of those songs you use when the energy is already climbing,” he explained. “It has that raw, young dancehall feel, and that is important because every party has a section where people want something loud, aggressive and current. When people know this type of song, the selector does not have to beg for the forward. The reaction comes naturally.”

Top Banks’ Mr Krabs follows on the list, bringing humour, money talk and social-media familiarity into the mix. DJ Mac and Crash Dummy produced the record, which draws on the SpongeBob SquarePants crab character known for chasing cash while giving Top Banks a catchy, aspirational tune that had already stirred interest from online previews.

In a live session, Fyahman says recognition counts. Not every record has to be heavy to land. Some win because the crowd grasps them quickly, can sing along, and can turn the moment into something playful.

“Mr Krabs has the kind of appeal that keeps the energy up, but it gives the party a lighter, more animated feeling. The reference is already familiar, and the money-talk makes it connect with the dancehall crowd in a fun way.”

Closing out the playlist is Alkaline’s Gyal Good, taken from his 2026 album NPT, released on March 23. Fyahman describes Alkaline as one of the artistes whose catalogue can shift a crowd through loyal fans, strong hooks and records that work in both street and party settings.

“Every party needs a song for the ladies, but it still has to have strength,” he shared with The Gleaner. “Gyal Good gives the selector balance. After playing heavier street songs, you need something that can shift the mood and bring the women into the centre of the vibe. Once the ladies start responding, the whole party usually lifts. That is why a song like this is important in the juggling.”

Taken together, the tracks sketch the sound Fyahman expects will hit with crowds this summer.

“As a selector, you are guiding the night,” Fyahman said. “That is what selecting is about. It is not just playing songs back-to-back but knowing when to press which button and how each song affects the people in front of you. When the right song plays and the crowd answers, that is the real Pull Up moment.”