The massive success of Ghanaian singer MOLIY’s “Shake It To The Max” is a bona fide testament to the creative sparks that fly when two powerful genres—Afrobeats and Dancehall collide. Originally released in December 2024, the song gained international attention for its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics. Complementing its debut was the viral “Shake It To The Max” dance challenge, which took over TikTok, especially in Africa and Jamaica. Riding on the track’s initial success, MOLIY enlisted Dancehall titans Shenseea and Skillibeng to add a distinctly Jamaican flair for a remix. Recently, the artist crossed the ocean to Jamaica’s shores to film the remix’s music video alongside Skillibeng and Shenseea.
The highly anticipated music video dropped today and has already garnered positive reactions from Afrobeats and Dancehall enthusiasts alike. Brimming with energy, the vibrant production perfectly merges elements of both cultures, highlighting the Afro-Dancehall fusion. The visuals evoke 1980s Bashment parties—an era marking the earliest emergence of Dancehall culture an aesthetic further boosted by a cameo from Dancehall legend Elephant Man, who had previously released his own remix of the track.
MOLIY, who first gained recognition on the hit single “Sad Girlz Luv Money” by Amaarae and Kali Uchis in 2021, has successfully generated her international wave with “Shake It To The Max.” The song has scored big on the U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Chart and has spent weeks trending on YouTube. The singer once declared her love for Dancehall music, saying, “I love the way it makes people move.” That affinity for the genre explains her move to embrace Dancehall on this latest remix.
Behind the track’s genesis are producers Silent Addy and Disco Neil. Silent Addy has been a key figure in the Caribbean music scene for years, collaborating with artists like Chi Ching Ching and the late J Capri. His passion for exporting Dancehall culture worldwide is evident through initiatives like Coco Jelly and Bashment TV. Disco Neil, another dedicated supporter of the culture, boasts the distinction of being a Grammy-nominated engineer.
This powerful Afro-Dancehall fusion has set high expectations for MOLIY’s evolving career. Check out the “Shake It To The Max” remix video featuring MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy above.
