Barrington Levy Breaks Down His Feature on Shyne’s “Bad Boyz”
Barrington Levy Breaks Down His Feature on Shyne’s “Bad Boyz” in New Interview on The Punchline Academy Reggae legend Barrington Levy recently sat down with The Punchline Academy for an exclusive interview, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes story of his iconic feature on Shyne’s 2000 hit, “Bad Boyz.” In the interview, Levy revealed that he initially had no idea he was collaborating with Shyne, as he was told the track was for Diddy. Additionally, he recalled how Bad Boy Records lost his original vocals, forcing the label to fly to Jamaica to have him re-record his parts. The Making of a Classic Released as part of Shyne’s self-titled debut album in 2000, Bad Boyz became one of the most recognizable hip-hop tracks of its time, thanks to its infectious reggae-infused hook and gritty street narratives. Barrington Levy’s distinct dancehall vocals […]
