Vybz Kartel is preparing to give dancehall fans another major project before the end of the year.
The Jamaican dancehall heavyweight has announced The Sun, a new album created in collaboration with producer Chambah, with the project set to arrive on December 18, 2026.
The announcement adds another highly anticipated release to Kartel’s already busy 2026 schedule and comes just months after the arrival of his album God & Time.
Kartel Announces ‘The Sun’
Kartel revealed the title and release date for The Sun through his social media channels, sparking immediate interest among fans eager to learn more about the upcoming project.
The album marks another collaboration between Kartel and Chambah, with the producer expected to play a significant role in shaping the project’s overall sound.
Unlike projects built around a long list of producers, The Sun appears to be taking a more focused creative approach, allowing Kartel and Chambah to develop a consistent musical direction throughout the album.
Details surrounding the complete tracklist and guest appearances have yet to be fully revealed.
Another Album From Kartel in 2026
The December release will follow God & Time, which was released earlier this year and featured collaborations with several prominent artists.
Kartel has maintained an unusually active release schedule since returning to the music scene following his release from prison in 2024.
His post-incarceration period has included new singles, collaborations, live appearances and multiple projects, reinforcing his position as one of dancehall’s most commercially influential artists.
With The Sun, Kartel is set to add another full-length project to that growing catalogue before the year comes to an end.
Chris Brown Collaboration Reportedly Included
Interest in the project increased further after reports that Chris Brown is expected to appear on The Sun.
Kartel reportedly discussed the potential collaboration during an appearance on ZIP 103 FM, although fans will have to wait for the official tracklist or release campaign for confirmation of the specific song.
The two artists have previously worked together, making another collaboration one of the more closely watched possibilities surrounding the new album.
What Fans Can Expect
While much of the album remains under wraps, the Kartel-Chambah pairing is likely to be one of the project’s defining elements.
Kartel has frequently used different production teams to explore various sounds throughout his career, but projects built around a strong producer-artist partnership have previously produced some of his most distinctive work.
That makes The Sun particularly interesting for listeners looking to see what Kartel and Chambah can create with a more concentrated production approach.
Release Date for ‘The Sun’
Vybz Kartel’s The Sun is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2026.
More information about the album, including its official artwork, tracklist, featured artists and promotional singles, is expected to emerge ahead of the release.
If the current momentum surrounding Kartel continues, The Sun could become one of the most talked-about dancehall projects of the 2026 holiday season.
