The world of dancehall is in mourning. Danny English, a Jamaican artist with a unique stamp, died on January 23 at 54 of his fight against diabetes. He will remain in particular known for his “Party Time” tube.
Danny English was known for his deep and rocky voice, which marked the spirits.
What marks in his home is his very serious voice with his way of Toaster (singing in a jerky way, speaking with melody by adding rhymes. This is close to what rappers do, but the Jamaicans add it Many more melodies). It's impactful, a bit like Buju Banton. His aggressive flow left no one indifferent.
Jimmy Coton-Pélagie, teacher-researcher, author and creator of content from the Dancehall Universe
Danny English became known in particular thanks to his emblematic tube Party Timein duet with Egg Nog, on the legendary Diwali Riddim produce a few steven “Lenka” Marsden.
Their common journey was punctuated with ups and downs. But their separation following several disagreements did not tain their musical alchemy. They found themselves in 2018 for a strong title, Nuh bother pick up the gun tonighta clear call for peace.
In the song “Party Time”, Danny wanted the word “Party” to be pronounced “of course” and “Shorty” pronounced “Shordi”. He wanted it to sound differently.
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Danny English was in line with Jamaican artists like Shabba Ranks or Buju Banton, who fed his style. “”I started listening to it with the “Diwali Riddim”, at the time, in 2001“recalls the creator of content Jimmy Coton-Pélagie.
The latest piece of Danny English that really marked me dates from 2020. This is a less known song, entitled “Let's Go”, in collaboration with the Jamaican artist Dre Blunt.
Danny English was able to touch audiences far beyond Jamaica. In Martinique, his title ZIMon the Dolly House RiddimConni a Franca suc
Unfortunately, the disease had weakened Danny English in recent years. He had revealed in an interview with Dancehall Mag in 2022 that he suffered from an inflammation that limited his movements, but he remained active in the studio.
He had lost a lot of weight because of his illness.
Danny English has left this world, but his influence on the Dancehall scene remains intact. His songs, his collaborations and his unique voice will remain engraved in the memories of lovers of the genre.
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