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Shabba Ranks |
Fingers have been pointed, harsh criticism, frustrated outbursts, and even outright disrespect have been hurdled at
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Patra |
However through it all, a general perception among the industry has been, new year brings new hope' hence 2013 is expected to bring about hope.
Luckily, in early 2013 that hope became a reality at the Grammys when Ziggy and Damion Marley were invited to join STING, Popstar Rihanna, and Billboard's top artist Bruno Mars in a tribute to King Bob Marley. Not very long after an important era, the 1990s, was reenacted on a major international platform, the B.E.T. Awards (Jamaica B.E.T. Awards) inspiring visions of the endless possibilities of this music. The vibe carried through further led to other musical contributing elements to revitalize the local industry (10 most epic reggae/dancehall moments) including the most current and talked about of them all, Tessanne Chin's ecstatic performance on NBC's "The Voice" competition.
The 1990's era in Dancehall is a monument, a guideline to the future. The industry was driven so the music found fans. Let the 90s be your guide from which to draw your assessment of the music's potential for the future. Take from it all the elements that made it successful and throw your support once again behind the music. Talents are abounding, possibilities are endless and an environment conducive to greatness is created. Young talented Jamaicans are ready to excel beyond the successes of Shaggy and Sean Paul. The question is no longer when but who?
By: Sophia McKay
The 1990's era in Dancehall is a monument, a guideline to the future. The industry was driven so the music found fans. Let the 90s be your guide from which to draw your assessment of the music's potential for the future. Take from it all the elements that made it successful and throw your support once again behind the music. Talents are abounding, possibilities are endless and an environment conducive to greatness is created. Young talented Jamaicans are ready to excel beyond the successes of Shaggy and Sean Paul. The question is no longer when but who?
By: Sophia McKay