This page is about Bounty Killer and the Scare Dem Tribe. however, right now I dont have that much on the page, but stick around cause da site ya is going to be the boom.

Bounti Killer, AKA Rodney Basil Price, was born in the infamous area known as Seaview in 1973. His upbringing in this area which can only be described as a decrepid mass of 'boardhouse' and poverty has undoubtedly played a defining role in the majority of his artistic endeavors. In late 1992, he dropped 'Gal sey yes', one of his earliest hits. He also caused a ruckus in the dancehall circuit with 'Copper Shot', then teamed with Red Rose for 'Posey', which also spun for months on end in dancehalls world wide. However, the tune wha really bus Bounti was 'Spy fi Die' which was recorded on the Answer riddim. It was with this arsenal of hits that he'd begin his famous assualt on Beenie Man at Reggae Sumfest in '93.<> When Bounti Killa challenged Beenie Man at Sumfest, few realized that it would become one of the most intense rivalries in dancehall history. In their early clashes, they cited each other as friends. 'a jus musical works' they would insist. However, by the time Sting rolled around, it was clear the deejays had a severe dislike for one another. Their war, which also included the great Ninja Man prompted others such as Capleton to question their true motivations. A recurring theme has been Beenie Man calling Bounti a 'gun gun' deejay, while Bounti argues that Beenie is a pirate and 'wolf inna sheep's clothing' since he also has nuff gun lyrics.

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Peeooople Dead!!! This became one of the most familiar phrases in the dancehall, and something Beenie and Bounti have argued over at length. It fueled both the war and popularity of Bounti, as like Beenie, he found himself receiving much adulation among the dancehall massive. Both seemed capable of dropping hit after hit, but Bounty's stage presence has invited much criticism.

In the midst of his wars, Bounti became affiliated with Specialist Dillon, Shabba's manager. It seemed a major contract was in the works, but things were broken off. Bounti Killa remains at or near the very top in the minds of most dancehall fans, and his 'gun' lyrics receive nuff forward from the dancehall massive. The Killa, however, feels he is simply chatting about realities which go on 'down in the ghetto' in places like SeaView, Tivoli Garden, Waltham Park and other parts of the world outside of Jamaica. Regardless of one's opinions ]on his lyrical subject matter, it is impossible to refute Bounti Killa's originality.

Subsequent to all 'di war' Bounti and Beenie Man signed a 'peace treaty' on early 1996 for the 'bettament a di people'. They saw it necessary to bury the hatchet in order to avoid a confrontational ramifications between the fans. This sparked a sigh a relieaf from the deejay community from likes such as Capleton who's aim is to see pure livity and unity in the Dance Hall Fraternity..

......SOON TO COME................................THE REST OF THE FAMILY..

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