Possessing a commanding vocal range and articulate punchlines, dancehall artiste Armanii has steadily become a fan favourite in the new era of dancehall. Given the vast uptake of his latest release, “Fiesta,” he’s poised for more acclaim going into the summer. This young talent took a moment to share a bit about who he is.

Who is Armanii?

Most memorable moment in music?

In what could be classified as a real-time example of his growing musical influence, Amranii noted that fans reciting the lyrics of his songs during his performances are standout moments for him since being in the industry.

The crowd reception toward his music during his recent performance at “Up To Di Line” After Champs show was listed as his most memorable fan moment thus far.

Melody or Lyrics?

The “Innocent” singer shared that having a solid melody will also be a solid foundation for any good song and would be prioritized over lyricism.

Inspirations

Armanii named R&B star Chris Brown and Dancehall “Young Lawd” Alkaline when quizzed about his musical influences.

Dream collaboration(s)?

Chris Brown and Alkaline are also listed among his top three Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) dream collaborations.

Speaking on his latest record, “Fiesta,” he noted that it was a natural vibe upon hearing the track, and he effortlessly found the lyrics and melody to deliver a banger on the DJ Mac-produced record.

Working with Notnice

He was full of praise for producer “NotNice,” for whom he voiced the hit “Dunce Barbie pt 2” on the Street Vybz Riddim 2.0.

Five Year Projection

In terms of music growth, Armanii has set lofty standards for himself in the next five years including copping a MOBO Award, earning Grammy nods as well as achieving Billboard recognition.

Future projects

He shared that he has an album coming that is currently in production, which will include his latest single, “Fiesta”.