Armanii: The ‘U A GWAN’ music video is pure house party fun
I love quality anthems but my goodness - what musician Armanii is serving up these days? Impressive. How about geeking out to the newly released ‘U A GWAN’ single and music video? Oh yes.
Armanii delivers with the ‘U A GWAN’ anthem
It’s way more than a single for Armanii. How about coming through with the cameras and delivering a visual flex? Say less.
The Caribbean’s latest rising star Armanii is making us move with the release of his new party-ready anthem “U A GWAN.” The track serves as the first single from his highly anticipated debut album, continuing Armanii’s standout journey as one of the most exciting voices guiding the new wave of modern dancehall music.
“U A GWAN” seamlessly fuses dancehall with amapiano and funk carioca, perfectly capturing Armanii’s genre-blending appeal. The record, showcased in both the lyrics and visuals, is a representation of being young, having a good time, exploring relationships and living carefree. In the video, we see a confident Armanii hosting a house party with friends and women draped on him soaking in the good vibes until the early hours of the morning. This feel-good effort is another undeniable example of Armanii staying true to his dancehall roots while leading the next generation of artists in the space.
It’s been a banner year for ARMANII, who has emerged as one of dancehall’s brightest new talents. His viral hit “HAAD (Fiesta)” garnered 20M YouTube views to date topping charts across the Caribbean and beyond, while his single “8:00 PM” reached #1 in 12 countries and holds 175M global streams to date on UnitedMasters. Most recently, Armanii made his debut performance in the UK at London’s OVO Arena Wembley as part of the New Rules Festival and atBillboard Hip-Hop/R&B Live at Webster Hall in NYC, which mark career highlights to date and underscore his growing influence and cementing his place as a trailblazer in the Caribbean music scene. As he continues to rise, gaining attention from fans and the industry—Armanii received multiple nominations at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards for his influence in the dancehall scene including Best New Dancehall Artist, Dancehall Song of the Year for“HAAD (Fiesta)” and won the prestigious Dancehall Impact Award.
ABOUT ARMANII:
Armanii is a rising recording artist from Kingston, Jamaica, making waves in the music industry, particularly in the dancehall scene, with his unique blend of soulful ballads and genre-bending sound. Influenced by a wide range of musical styles and shaped by personal experiences, Armanii began writing and recording in his teenage years, using themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery to connect with listeners on a deeper level. His breakout tracks “POUNDS” and “HAAD (Fiesta)” have solidified his place as one of the Caribbean’s most exciting new voices. Over the past year, he has been featured on major playlists such asDancehall Official and Caribbean Heat, earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Caribbean Music Awards, and delivered a standout performance at Reggae Sumfest. With an authentic sound and growing international appeal, Armanii is steadily carving out a powerful presence in the global music scene.
