The 2026 Crop Over breakout star LaStacia says she is “overjoyed” after being named a joint winner of the revived Jam Tunes competition, calling the victory a fitting reward for the contest’s return to the festival after a decade-long absence.

The artist was presented with her $5 000 prize on Wednesday during the launch of sponsor Berger Paints’ showroom at Blades & Williams on Tweedside Road, where the competition winners were officially recognised.

LaStacia said the joint first-place win with Leadpipe was especially meaningful given the competition’s long hiatus: “I am overjoyed. No words can explain the fact that this competition was not going on for 10 years, and now to come back after 10 years and be first place . . . it’s an amazing feeling.”