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Beenie Man Announces Release Date for Highly Anticipated Album "Simma" Featuring A Star-Studded Lineup
July, 22, 2023
Kingston, Jamaica
Introduction
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Jamaican dancehall legend Beenie Man has thrilled fans by confirming the release date of his much-awaited seventeenth studio album, titled "Simma." After a prolonged delay of over two years since its initial announcement and nearly seven years since his last project, "Unstoppable," the album is set to hit the music scene on August 31, 2023.
Simma
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In a recent statement provided to DancehallMag, the King Of The Dancehall described "Simma" as a diverse offering of songs with an exciting mix of dancehall, reggae, afrobeats, and drill genres. Beenie Man expressed his enthusiasm for the album, highlighting how it showcases his versatility as an artist, allowing him to explore new musical styles while remaining true to his authentic sound. He sees "Simma" as a testament to his enduring passion for music and a declaration that he is still here, doing what he loves best.
The album carries a special emotional significance for Beenie Man, as he revealed in an Instagram post that he created this body of work during a challenging period when he was grieving the loss of his mother.
Supa Star With Sean Paul
Fans won't have to wait much longer to get a taste of "Simma" as its first single, "Supa Star," featuring Sean Paul and Anthony Red Rose, is scheduled for release on July 28, accompanied by a music video. This collaboration marks a long-awaited reunion between Beenie Man and Sean Paul since their previous tracks "Bossman" with Lady Saw in 2002 and "Greatest Gallis" in 2014.
Moreover, "Simma" boasts an impressive lineup of renowned collaborators, including Busy Signal, Patoranking, Giggs, Ms. Banks, Mya, Hoodcelebrityy, Dexta Daps, Shenseea, Bunji Garlin, Shaggy, Popcaan, Dre Island, Morgan Heritage, Charly Black, Louie Culture, Stonebwoy, and Backroad Gee.
Star Studded Production
The album is backed by an outstanding team of producers, among them Frankie Music Productions, Jerome Wright, Andre ‘Suku’ Gray, Dutty Rock Productions, Walshy Fire, Rohan Smith, MD Music Group, Richie D, Jeremy Harding, Tony Kelly, Money Matters Entertainment, as well as internationally acclaimed Teddy Riley and The FaNaTiX.
While Beenie Man's MD Music Group is credited with the album's production, the release does not mention the specific record label responsible for its distribution.
In March 2022, Beenie Man attributed the delay of "Simma" to a keen interest from multiple labels seeking to distribute it, which resulted in what he referred to as a "label battle."
Illustrious Career
Beenie Man's illustrious career spans several decades, with his debut album, "The Invincible Beenie Man: The Ten Year Old DJ Wonder," released in 1983 under producer Bunny Lee. Over the years, he has delivered notable albums like "Cool Rider" (1992), "Defend It" (1994) under VP Records, and "Blessed" (1995) under Island Records, which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Some of his other remarkable works include "Maestro" (1996), "Many Moods of Moses" (1997), "Ruff ’N’ Tuff" (1999), "The Doctor" (1999), and "Y2K" (1999), each earning positions on the Billboard Reggae chart. The pinnacle of his success came with "Art and Life" (2000), released under Virgin Records, which won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2001, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
Beenie Man continued to deliver more albums throughout the 2000s, with notable releases including "Tropical Storm" (2002), "Back to Basics" (2004), "Undisputed" (2006), and "Unstoppable" (2016).
Conclusion
With the impending release of "Simma" and its star-studded collaborations, fans and music enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await what promises to be another milestone in the career of the dancehall icon, Beenie Man. Mark your calendars for August 31, 2023, to experience the latest chapter in the legendary artist's musical journey.
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