Bounty Killer Claims the Crown With His New ‘Gyallis Official’ Anthem

Bounty Killer has given his latest release a bold label, declaring “Gyallis Official” the anthem to beat. The Jamaican dancehall veteran announced that the track is now available on streaming platforms, sharing the news with fans on Instagram. His post left little room for modesty. Alongside the release announcement, he called the song “the Official Gyallis Anthem” and added: “Dem Fi Know Say Man A Gee With Capital.” The phrase “gyallis” is a familiar dancehall term for a man famed for his romantic confidence, and artists have turned that image into a recurring source of lyrical bravado. By adding “Official” to the title, Price is making a pointed claim in a lane that has been explored by performers for decades. The announcement does not identify the track’s producer, mention any collaborators or say whether a video is planned. It also offers no details about a larger project connected to the single. The release comes from an artist whose career has spanned several eras of dancehall. Bounty Killer emerged in the early 1990s and built a catalogue that moves between hard-edged street records and crossover work, including appearances on No Doubt’s “Hey Baby” and with the Fugees. He has also been recognized for helping guide younger artists through The Alliance, a camp associated with acts including Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Busy Signal. His 2020 Verzuz face-off with Beenie Man brought renewed attention to the depth of both artists’ catalogues, while his social media presence has kept him in public view. This new track puts him in a playful, party-ready space and gives listeners another chance to hear him take on a familiar dancehall theme. For now, the claim belongs to Bounty Killer; whether selectors, sound-system crowds and fans embrace the song as the genre’s “official” gyallis anthem remains to be seen. The release announcement shows confidence, but the audience will deliver the verdict as the track circulates.