Dancehall hitmaker TeeJay has credited Vybz Kartel for inspiring his flow in his recent diss track on fellow dancehall deejay Valiant.
Dancehall deejays TeeJay and Valiant have exchanged fiery jabs in a pair of diss tracks on Black Chiney’s 2007 Drumline riddim, which, according to TeeJay, was no coincidence at all.
In an interview with DanceHallMag.com cited Kartel’s delivery on the Drumline riddim for the inspiration of his flow in the diss.
The diss track, named “Chapter 1” racked up over 370,000 views in just one day, with Valiant’s track “Timoya” racking up over 200,000.
TeeJay noted that he went into the recording booth and freestyled his piece. He further said that while he looks up to the ‘Teacha,’ there are several other Dancehall stalwarts he respects.
“I’m gonna be honest with you, I look up to Vybz Kartel, Mavado, Aidonia… I look up to all the leaders of Dancehall who started this thing… I love Dancehall music, so, I have to show credit and give respect where it is due,” the St. James native said.
Upon its release, Drumline had also featured Mavado, Agent Sasco, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Aidonia, Hollow Point, Lindo P, Mr. Vegas, Munga Honorable, T.O.K., Voicemail, and Ward 21.
