Beenie Man Says Afrobeats Capitalize On Dancehall “In Every Way”

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man says the development of Afrobeat started with artists copying and patterning styles of music from Dancehall.

It’s no secret that some of the biggest names in Afrobeats, like Burna Boy, took inspiration from the infectious drums and beats that make Dancehall music loved and respected across the world. The last two years saw Afrobeat rising to the top of the charts and some of the artists seeing bigger success than in recent years.

While speaking on The Fix podcast, the artiste shared a controversial opinion as he claimed that the style of music by Afrobeat…