Malie Donn

DancehallMag Artist 100
#50 Current
#50 Peak
2 Weeks
Real name
Kimalie Hylton
Born
December 18, 2001
Hometown
St. Catherine, Jamaica

Kimalie Hylton, professionally known as Malie Donn, is a Jamaican dancehall artist from Waterford, St. Catherine. Emerging from a community challenged by crime and violence, he used music as a vehicle for transformation and quickly became one of Jamaica’s most promising new entertainers. After beginning his career in 2020, he achieved international attention with the viral hit “V6” in 2023, followed by a string of successful singles including “Michigan,” “Miss Grippy,” “Another Brick,” and “Cash Code.” In 2024 he released his debut EP, The Grand Rising. His growing influence earned him a nomination for Best New Entertainer at the 2026 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), solidifying his place among dancehall’s rising stars.

Awards

  • Best New Dancehall Artist (2025) Caribbean Music Awards
  • Best New Entertainer (2025) IRAWMA Honored
  • Best New Entertainer (2026) IRAWMA Nominated
  • Dancehall Impact Award (2026) Caribbean Music Awards Nominated

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