Commentary: Rich & Switch
Jahshii’s troubles in Grant’s Pen reflect a deeper tension in Jamaican dancehall: loyalty, status, and the backlash of “rich and switch.” Mel Cooke explores the trap of street cred and survival.
Jahshii’s troubles in Grant’s Pen reflect a deeper tension in Jamaican dancehall: loyalty, status, and the backlash of “rich and switch.” Mel Cooke explores the trap of street cred and survival.
Dancehall’s quiet king speaks loudest through music – Masicka’s “Generation of Kings” is his boldest, most introspective work yet.