Artist was praised by fans as ‘one of the purest hearts in dancehall’. Jamaican dancehall deejay Danny English has reportedly died from a diabetes-related illness. He was 54. The musician was best known for the 2002 hit “Party Time” alongside Egg Nog, which sampled the popular dancehall riddim “Diwali Riddim” – credited to Jamaican producer Steven “Lenky” Marsen – that rose to prominence that same year.
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Pop fans might also recognise the sample from tracks including Rihanna’s debut single “Pon de Replay” (2005), Sean Paul’s “Get Busy” and “Pass That Dutch” by Missy Elliott. English’s version was distinct thanks to his deep, gravelly voice, which contrasted against Egg Nog’s lighter, smoother delivery.
They went on to collaborate on further tracks including “Steppin’ In Da Club”, “She’s So Fine”, “Feel Like Dancing” and “Wine Baby Wine”. “Mi not even a feel any pain, is just that I can’t really walk right now but when they get out this inflammation all will be good again,” he said at the time.
DancehallMag cites family members, who said he died on Thursday (23 January) at the Kingston Public Hospital in Jamaica. Born Donald Cox in Kingston, English began pursuing a music career as a teenager, and was influenced by artists including Buju Banton, Shaggy and Tuffy Melody.
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