Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir team up on dancehall ballad 'Tears'
Produced by Yo Christon, the rock-tinged track has become Jada Kingdom's top-performing song, with its video passing a million YouTube views.
NEW YORK, United States. Jada Kingdom and Shaneil Muir have joined forces on "Tears", a moody dancehall ballad that turns heartbreak into a declaration of independence.
Produced by Yo Christon, the track blends modern dancehall with rock elements, "giving both women space to unpack love gone wrong while ultimately choosing themselves", publicist Paul Thom of The Thom Brand told Caribbean Life on Monday, September 21.
"The title may be 'Tears', but the record is far from a traditional heartbreak ballad," Thom said.
He said Jada opens by reflecting on red flags, bad decisions and putting too much faith in the wrong person before concluding that she would rather be alone. "Shaneil brings her own unapologetic perspective, matching Jada's energy as the two turn heartbreak into a declaration of independence, confidence, and self-worth," he said.
Rock influences
Thom said the song sits between a ballad and a dancehall record, with guitar-driven production giving it a rock edge.
Jada has long toyed with rock influences, but her 2025 single "G.A.D." brought that side into sharper focus. Thom said "Tears" takes that influence "somewhere more vulnerable, allowing the guitars to carry the emotional weight while the dancehall rhythm keeps the record grounded in Jamaica".
Yo Christon also produced "G.A.D.", which was nominated for Dancehall Song of the Year at this year's Caribbean Music Awards.
A busy year
In 2026 Jada has released two projects, "Just A Girl In A Money Man's World" and "New Religion", the latter featuring a collaboration with Foggieraw.
She has also released the "Mi Seh" remix with Govana, the "Soul For Sale" remix featuring Kraff, "Move" with Baby Cham and "Dweet and Done" on Notnice's Walk Out Riddim.
"'Tears' is currently Jada's top-performing song across platforms, while the official music video has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube," Thom said.
The song is available on major streaming platforms.
