Recently took a browse over at Boomshots and saw a clip WorldFocus did on Dancehall music on Jamaica:
Shabba Ranks was recently in the U.K. talking with Gammo Speng about Dancehall’s current state. Shabba Ranks is well respected for hits like Mr. Loverman, Wicked inna Bed and Ting-a-Ling. He is also the first Dancehall artist to win a Grammy, so he know what he’s talking about. Shabba at first tried to decline to comment on the latest feud between Vybz Kartel and Bounty Killer, but in true advisory role he digressed to speak the truth on what Dancehall artist should really be focusing on. (Thanks to Nikki Z for the link)
Everyone has their own opinion. I hear people feuding over the same issue and their favorite DJs all the time, but when is too much? Is Dancehall (artistes, soundmen and fans) so consumed with their own rivalries that it will always be considered a sub-genre?
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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