If you like “Narcissistic” by Valiant and Stalk Ashley, you’ll probably love other melodic dancehall songs where a relationship falls apart on record. The best places to start are Stalk Ashley’s “Big Vibes” and “Incognito”, 450 and Shaneil Muir’s “Crawsis”, and Usher’s “Confessions Part II”. Below are 12 picks in all, each with a note on what links it to the song.
First, a quick look at what “Narcissistic” does well. It is a sung duet, not a hard deejay track. A man and a woman each voice one side of a cheating story. The production is moody and mid-tempo, from a team led by Tevino “YGF” Richards. It became one of dancehall’s most-watched videos of 2023. Every song below shares at least one of those traits. You can rewatch the original video or read the full lyrics on Genius.
More Stalk Ashley songs like “Narcissistic”
1. “Big Vibes”: Stalk Ashley & Valiant (2024)
This is the obvious next stop: the same two voices, reunited on her debut album Stalky the Bratt. The billing is flipped, and the mood is much warmer. Vibe called it a sexy album cut. Play it for the chemistry without the heartbreak. Their full history is on our Valiant collaboration page.
2. “Incognito”: Stalk Ashley feat. Alkaline (2020)
Another duet about a relationship that shouldn’t be happening. Stalk Ashley told The FADER it is a fatal-attraction song about wanting someone off-limits. Where “Narcissistic” is about the fallout from an affair, “Incognito” lives inside the secret.
3. “Bun Fi Bun (Remix)”: IQ feat. Stalk Ashley & Kranium (2022)
If her character in “Narcissistic” had chosen revenge over walking away, it might sound like this. DancehallMag described the remix as arguing for cheating on a partner who cheated first. Her smooth vocal sits between two male voices.
4. “Wasteman”: Jada Kingdom & Stalk Ashley (2018)
Her first duet, released in October 2018 after her freestyle on Jada Kingdom’s “Banana” went viral. As the slang title suggests, it is a brush-off aimed at a no-good man, sung by two women instead of a man and a woman. The backstory is on our Jada Kingdom collaboration page.
Valiant’s moodier side
5. “Insomnia”: Valiant (2023)
Valiant released this solo record a few months after “Narcissistic” took off. DancehallMag’s 2023 year-end ranking described it as a song about trust issues and sleepless worry. It shows the introspective, sung side of his style that made him a natural fit for the duet.
Toxic duets and cheating anthems
6. “Crawsis”: 450 & Shaneil Muir (2023)
This is the closest match in structure: a male and a female singer acting out an unstable relationship, from the same 2023 wave. DancehallMag ranked both songs among the year’s most-viewed dancehall releases.
7. “Forever”: Dexta Daps (2023)
Released in January 2023, the same month “Narcissistic” was topping YouTube’s chart in Jamaica. Linton “TJ” White produced it, and DancehallMag labelled it a cheater’s anthem. It is told from the unfaithful side, with none of Valiant’s regret.
8. “Wild n Rich”: 450 (2023)
A solo song about an unhealthy relationship, produced by Week Day. It suits fans who connected with the song’s mix of anger and regret. It came out in November 2023.
9. “Gal Policy”: Kranium (2020)
Kranium’s smooth hit on the Soul Survivor riddim later anchored an EP he called Toxic. He told DancehallMag his songs tell the truth about relationships, and that includes cheating. It is a good bridge from 2010s lover’s dancehall to the Valiant era.
Heartbreak beyond Kingston
10. “Confessions Part II”: Usher (2004)
Vibe compared “Narcissistic” to Usher’s “Confessions”, and this is the part to hear. A man admits that his affair has led to a pregnancy. It spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
11. “Love I Got For U”: Shenseea (2018)
For listeners on Stalk Ashley’s side of the story. Shenseea explained to The FADER that it follows a woman who chooses to leave a relationship that is bad for her. The bright production hides a determined message.
12. “Hurtin’ Me”: Stefflon Don feat. French Montana (2017)
Stefflon Don’s melodic break-up single deals with seeing a former partner with someone new. It reached No. 7 in the UK and shows how the dancehall-meets-R&B heartbreak sound travels.
If you like “Narcissistic”, you’ll love… these three first
- “Big Vibes” if you want more Stalk Ashley and Valiant together.
- “Crawsis” if the male-female argument format is what hooked you.
- “Confessions Part II” if you want the R&B classic it was compared to.
For the story behind the original, read what “Narcissistic” is about and who wrote and produced it. For more toxic dancehall, see our full toxic dancehall songs playlist. Our lyrics hub and music page cover the rest of her catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
What songs are like ‘Narcissistic’ by Valiant and Stalk Ashley?
Try Stalk Ashley’s ‘Big Vibes’ and ‘Incognito’, 450 and Shaneil Muir’s ‘Crawsis’, Dexta Daps’ ‘Forever’, Valiant’s ‘Insomnia’ and Usher’s ‘Confessions Part II’.
Have Valiant and Stalk Ashley made another song together?
Yes. ‘Big Vibes’ appears on Stalk Ashley’s 2024 debut album Stalky the Bratt, with Valiant as her guest.
What is the Usher song ‘Narcissistic’ is compared to?
Vibe compared it to a dancehall version of Usher’s ‘Confessions’. ‘Confessions Part II’ is the part built around a pregnancy confession.
Is ‘Narcissistic’ a toxic dancehall song?
It is one of the best-known recent examples: a melodic male-female duet about infidelity that DancehallMag called a love triangle gone bad.
Sources
- DancehallMag – The 40 best dancehall songs of 2023, ranked by YouTube views (Jan 6, 2024)
- DancehallMag – Valiant dominates January with nine songs in the top 10 (Feb 1, 2023)
- Vibe – Stalk Ashley’s Time Is Now: Interview (Sep 2024)
- Apple Music – Big Vibes (Stalk Ashley & Valiant) credits
- The FADER – Stalk Ashley and Alkaline ‘Incognito’ video premiere (Dec 23, 2020)
- DancehallMag – IQ, Kranium and Stalk Ashley serve up ‘Bun Fi Bun’ remix (May 2022)
- Jamaica Star – Stalk Ashley gets bounce from Jada Kingdom’s Banana (Sep 2018)
- DancehallMag – Kranium releases new ‘Toxic’ EP (Feb 2021)
- Wikipedia – Confessions Part II
- The FADER – Shenseea ‘Love I Got For U’ video (Jan 2018)
- Wikipedia – Hurtin’ Me
- Genius – Valiant & Stalk Ashley – Narcissistic lyrics
