Seen that dancehall icon,Vybz Kartel, will be locked away for a very long time, can dancehall provide his image in another body?
A new breed of
dancehall artists are popping that are
changing up their images to
look strikingly similar to the Worl’
Boss.
In recent weeks artists such as Alkaline and Gage are being accused of bootlegging Kartel’s look. But some artists are even pushing the controversy boundary even further in their lyrics.
A close source to the self
proclaimed Worl’Boss told Urban Islandz that he is aware of what has been happening and is far from happy.
“This
only prove Kartel’s point that dancehall is in jail because these new
kids are just basically trying to be him, instead of be original,” the
source told us.
“I spoke with him about it and I
can tell you for sure that he is not happy,” the source added. “Addi
told me straight up ‘no one can be me or replace me.’”
Dancehall artist Gage has been getting some
backlash for Kartel’s fans this week after he uploaded
some new photos of himself on
Instagram looking a
lot like the former Portmore Empire boss.
Last year Vybz Kartel made a controversial statement that “dancehall is in jail.” He drew a lot of backlash from critics but his huge fan base sided with him.
“Dancehall is in jail,” Vybz Kartel said. “And although the
fact remains that
if I die tomorrow, dancehall will
continue, it’s also a fact that the next artiste to bring the
energy, panache, and ‘vybz’ to dancehall, isn’t here yet.”
The embattled dancehall star justified his statement by saying reggae music has been on a decline since his incarceration in 2011.
“Look
for yourself,” Kartel added. “Since I’ve been in jail, reggae has taken
over because it’s a refreshing alternative to dancehall for the young kids who realise the artistes of dancehall are just recycling Kartel lyrics and flow. It’s pathetic.”
Vybz
Kartel was convicted of murder in February and sentenced to life
imprisonment. he will become eligible for parole in 35 years.
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