Bounty Killer Gets Kingly Treatment From Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop Stars On 49th Birthday

Based on the outpouring of birthday greetings and well wishes that Bounty Killer got from his fellow Reggae and Dancehall compatriots across the spectrum on Saturday, it is event that the Warlord is highly respected, and revered in his own country.

And from all indications the King of Kingston had a blast, and reveled in the attention as he reposted all of the video messages on his Instagram page from artists young and old, music producers, music selectors, radio disc jockeys, artist managers and even some of the United States biggest names in Rap/Hip Hop.

Bounty Killer’s 49th birthday was festive, as he posted videos of his very intimate celebration party, with his lady love Claudia by his side, cutting his birthday cake which was embellished with his upcoming King of Kingston album cover art.

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A video compilation of the greetings which also gave a synopsis of the My Xperience artist’s Dancehall history, was also prepared and posted on his IG page along with a note of thanks from the One General.

“Give thanks for life and a next cycle around Jah sun ☀️Thanks for my family all the beautiful and wonderful ppl in it the success my phenomenal career all the blessings throughout the adversities trouble struggles and trials god is great at this point all I ask for is my tmrw and we got this god🙏🏾🙏🏾,”he wrote.

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Among the heartfelt messages were from Geefus from Stone Love, who reminisced on when the Callaloo Bed native was first introduced to the Stone Love enterprise, when he bore the name Bounty Hunter.

Solid Agency’s Sharon Burke told Bounty that her love for him was never-ending.

“Happy birthday Rodney, you know we fuss, we fight, but the end of the day, I love you, and you love me, and no one can tear us apart.  And you know I’m always here for you… Sharon loves you,” she said.

Mr Boombastic, Shaggy dubbed him the goat, five-star general and wished him more life, more health and more wealth while veteran music producer King Jammy blessed the Warlord, and proclaimed that he was going to “live long and make more hit tunes”.

The queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths, urged Bounty to continue to inspire young people, and “influence everyone.

“You have been doing a great job.  I wish you health, wealth, prosperity and God’s love.   Keep the fire burning, my little son,” she said in her message.

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Radio announcer Judith Bodly hailed the Hey Baby artist as one of Jamaica’s finest, both as a human being and as an entertainer.

“I think you are one of the most benevolent and intelligent individuals that I’ve come across.  In every single interview I’ve done with you, is a lesson, a journey into Dancehall.  I am inspired by the fact that you take so many others with you on your Dancehall journey…,” she said.

Busta Rhymes exalted Bounty in fluent Patois, and professed his love and respect for him, spurring Bounty to note on his repost of the video:  “Change Like The Weather change mi life bredda salute @bustarhymes”, in reference to their 1900s collab.

In response Busta, who is also Jamaican by descent, told him that the feeling was mutual.

“Change like di weather change my life too King!!! Now dat!!   Life blessings, money and wins,” he noted.

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There were greeting from Verzuz’ Swizz Beats and Timbaland, the BBC’s Seani B, DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg and Safaree who was born n Hanover, Jamaica.

Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Spice, Notnice, cricketer Chris Gayle, DJ Delano from Renaissance sound system, Jazzy T, Cat Coore, Bling Dawg, Bugle, Teejay, Scare Dem Crew’s Boom Dandimite, Harry Toddler and Nitty Kutchie as well as Bounty’s VERZUZ selector Richie D were among his well-wishers.

The last but most touching video Bounty shared, was one of himself and his friend and producer Jazzwad, which was taken from an edition of Television Jamaica’s The Entertainment Report filmed more than two decades ago.

In the clip, Bounty does the actual introduction and interviewing of Jazzwad and glorifies the shy-looking youngster.  With his arm around Jazzwad’s shoulder, Bounty propels the youngster into the limelight heaping accolades on him for being, among other things, the mastermind behind his breakout hit Coppershot.

“This is Mr. Jazzwad, the man behind most of the instruments that Bounty Killer is on.  This is the man that play the Christmas Carol, well to be fact, this is the man that play the General riddim, a riddim that burst Bounty Killer, a riddim they call the General riddim,” Bounty explained.

“Mi first hit song Coppershot; he is the man who play most of the phrase in Cellular Phone; he played More Gyal and Book Book.  This is Mr. Jazzwad,” Bounty said in a calm voice, before going to conduct the interview his own self as the very pleased Jazzwad, smiled and responded to the series of questions the Warlord posed.

The video of Bounty and Jazwad, evoked much praises from his fans about his honesty and the fat that he never fails to give honour where it is due, share the limelight with his friends, or give opportunities to others.

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“Nuh cares what anybody says this man has the heart of a gold.  Every opportunity he gets to highlight someone else he seizes it. Imagine he’s the star, his interview and he took the mike and shine the light on Jazzwad. Never yet see this done before are after,” flavamax.tv said.