Beenie Man, the self-crowned ‘King of Dancehall’, has officially dipped into the Amapiano wave with his debut track in the genre, “Boom Boom (Amapiano Mix)”. Produced by the South African house maestro UPZ, and featuring rising Ugandan talent Jokwiz Klean, the single fuses dancehall’s raw energy with Amapiano’s hypnotic rhythms, creating a true Pan-African banger.
“Boom Boom” was created in Uganda, where Jokwiz was laying down vocals for his debut single. Enter Beenie Man, who added his signature flow with an infectious chorus and verse, bringing that unmistakable Jamaican flair to proceedings. Once UPZ got wind of the track, he brought the Amapiano vibe to the table, and just like that, a cross-continental collaboration was in full effect.
The track showcases Beenie Man and Jokwiz trading verses in a seamless blend of languages—Patois, English, Rugika and Luganda—layering multiple hooks on top of deep basslines and upbeat percussion, before it crescendos into a saxophone-laden bridge that amplifies the vibrant, party-ready energy of the track. It’s a testament to how fluid genres have become, allowing legends like Beenie Man to experiment and still keep it authentic.
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Beenie Man’s career spans decades, marked by hits and collaborations with the likes of Wyclef Jean and Janet Jackson. With Grammy accolades under his belt, his move into Amapiano signals a fresh chapter, blending his dancehall roots with one of the hottest sounds in global music right now. Fans can expect more genre-blurring experiments from Beenie as Amapiano continues its takeover of the global charts.
“Boom Boom” taps into the heart of what makes Amapiano such a global phenomenon: its ability to blend Afro rhythms with a modern, house music edge while staying true to the individual styles of the artists involved. With Beenie Man now in the mix, fans should buckle up for more cross-genre, cross-border collaborations. The Amapiano train shows no signs of slowing down.
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