Dancehall artiste Masicka has made it clear that despite the tension and fallout between himself and Vybz Kartel, he still has respect for the Gaza legend and continues to enjoy his music.
During an interview with BoomshotsTV, Masicka opened up about his relationship with Kartel and explained that his admiration for the veteran deejay cannot simply disappear because of disagreements or moments of conflict in Dancehall.
“Vybz Kartel a still mi deejay like how Bounty Killa a mi deejay and dem tings deh can’t change because me grow up a listen him music. Even right now mi still play Kartel song dem,” Masicka said.
The comments come after Masicka previously found himself at odds with Kartel following remarks he made during his clash with fellow dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta. The situation created tension between Masicka and Kartel, but Masicka says that his appreciation for Kartel’s contribution to Dancehall remains.
According to Masicka, he considers himself a lover of music first and does not view his lyrical confrontations with other artistes as genuine personal hatred. “Me a lover of music first and me and no artiste no have no real beef. Music beef is different from personal beef,” he explained.
Masicka also reflected on growing up during an era when Vybz Kartel and Mavado were two of the biggest forces in Dancehall. He said being able to witness that period and later establish himself as an artiste has made his journey even more meaningful.
RESPECTING THE LEGENDS
“Me grow up in the Vybz Kartel and Mavado era, witnessing all of that, then me can grow up and a do music and dem applaud me for my music. That is something great for me,” he said.
The “Forever Reign” artiste added that receiving recognition from the icons who influenced him is something he values tremendously. For Masicka, the acknowledgement of his talent by established Dancehall legends represents a major accomplishment.
“For the icons in the music to acknowledge your talent, that is something great and they are legends. Have to respect them cause Dancehall no easy,” Masicka stated.
At the same time, Masicka emphasized that respecting the pioneers does not mean losing sight of his own ambitions. He believes every generation of artistes has a responsibility to create its own legacy. “But at the same time, you have to make your own mark, and now is my era and my time of doing it,” he concluded.
Masicka’s comments highlight the distinction he makes between musical competition and genuine personal conflict. Despite past disagreements, he appears to have maintained his appreciation for the music that influenced him while continuing to focus on establishing his own legacy in Dancehall.
