Fast-rising dancehall artiste Skilibeng has treated fans to a slew of club rockin’, hard hittin’ records that have set the dancehall scene on fire.
But sometimes a great artiste is only as good as the instrumentals that bring his music to life. In the case of Skillibeng, he has recently found a new vibe due to his collaboration with California-based Pierre Minto, better known as Minto Play Da Riddim; the talented mind that spawned the beats for hits like Run, and more recently, the provocative Sloppy.
BUZZ had a sitdown with Kingston native Minto to learn more about his craft; the artistes he’s worked with, and what dancehall can expect from him in the future.
BUZZ: How were you introduced to Skillibeng?
Minto: I got introduced to Skillibeng through Gutty Bling. I was just in the studio working on some beats as usual and something was just telling me this sounds like something Skillibeng would love. So I got in touch with Gutty Bling and asked him to let Skilli hear it. Two days passed, and before I knew it, Skilli had recorded a hit [Run] and that’s how it all came about.
BUZZ: Who are some of the other artistes you’ve worked with in the past?
Minto: I’ve worked with so many talented and creative people. From Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Baby Cham, Munga, Jahvillani, Charly Blac
