Fyahman’s Pull Up playlist

Ahead of Guinness Pull Up's return on Saturday, Fabian ‘Fyahman’ Morris has shared a quick playlist reflecting the dancehall energy patrons can expect. 

“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.”

At the top of his Pull Up playlist is Masicka’s contribution to the Hill & Gully Riddim, produced by Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, with Fyahman pointing to the entire project as one of the sounds capable of carrying the night. Masicka’s Slip & Slide, the first official release from the riddim, quickly gained traction following 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.”

He also selected Too Mad by Skippa, Feloni19 and Solitary, a 2026 modern dancehall single released on February 6 under Solitary Muzic, Rich Together Ent and Young & A Dweet. With its aggressive delivery and high-tempo street energy, the track fits into the section of the night where the crowd is already heated and ready for songs that feel raw, current, and loud.

“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.”

Next on his list is Top Banks’ Mr Krabs, a track that brings humour, money talk and social media familiarity into the dance. Produced by DJ Mac and Crash Dummy, the song plays on the SpongeBob SquarePants series crab character known for chasing money, while giving Top Banks a catchy, aspirational record that had already built interest from previews online.

In a live party setting, Fyahman says that familiarity matters. Not every song has to be heavy to work. Some songs win because the crowd understands them quickly, can sing along, and can turn the moment into something fun.

“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.”

Rounding out the playlist is Alkaline’s Gyal Good, from his 2026 album NPT, released on March 23. Fyahman describes Alkaline as one of the artistes whose catalogue can shift a crowd because of his loyal fanbase, strong hooks and ability to deliver records that work for both street and party spaces.

“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.”

Together, the tracks offer a snapshot of the music Fyahman believes will connect with the crowd 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.”

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FYAHMAN'S PULL UP PLAYLIST AT A GLANCE

Masicka – Slip and Slide
Skippa – Too Mad
Top Banks – Mr Krabs
Alkaline – Gyal Good

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Valiant – Woii
Vybz Kartel – God & Time