Shenseea – Playtime Ft Asake
Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea joins forces with Nigerian Afrobeats singer Asake on “Playtime”, an international collaboration featured on her upcoming eight-track EP, Catalyst. Scheduled for release on November 6, 2026, through Since ’93 and Columbia Records, the project marks her first major body of work since her Grammy-nominated album Never Gets Late Here, which arrived in May 2024. The pairing brings together two artists with established audiences in different parts of the global music scene.
The collaboration connects Shenseea’s Jamaican dancehall background with Asake’s distinctive Nigerian street-pop and Afrobeats identity. Both artists have built their careers around recognisable vocal approaches and strong musical personalities, making the partnership an interesting meeting of Caribbean and African influences. The track also reflects Shenseea’s continued interest in working with artists from outside Jamaica.
Shenseea, whose real name is Chinsea Lee, first gained wider attention through dancehall releases and collaborations, including “Loodi” with Vybz Kartel. She later expanded her international profile with projects such as ALPHA (2022) and Never Gets Late Here (2024), the latter earning a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. Her upcoming EP also features Vybz Kartel, Loe Shimmy and previously released single “Vulnerability”.
For Asake, the collaboration adds another international connection to a catalogue that includes successful projects such as Mr. Money With The Vibe, Work of Art and Lungu Boy. His work with artists across different markets has helped extend his reach beyond Nigeria, and this appearance brings him into Shenseea’s dancehall-focused musical world. As part of Catalyst, the collaboration gives the project a clear Nigerian connection while adding another notable partnership to both artists’ careers.
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