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7 Essential Beenie Man Tracks That Helped Shape Dancehall Music


Celebrate the King of Dancehall’s birthday with a playlist of classics.

His twelfth studio album, Art and Life, earned him a Grammy Award in 2001, cementing his status as a worldwide ambassador for Jamaican music. With its catchy “Sim Simma” hook, the song catapulted Beenie Man onto the international stage and remains a staple in dancehall playlists worldwide. An ode to Jamaican party culture, “Rum & Red Bull” is a modern dancehall anthem that captures the vibe of a good time.

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