Beenie Gunter has weighed in on claims that dancehall music is fading, pushing back against the narrative that it is being overtaken by Amapiano.While appearing on the NRG Ignition Show hosted by Mr. Henrie, Beenie Gunter described music as a constantly evolving, almost spiritual force.He explained that artists within Dancehall are continuously reinventing the sound by adding new elements and flavors, rather than sticking to one formula.Music is a spiritual thing, so we the creators of dancehall music recreate and add flavor. He pointed out that today’s dancehall artists have expanded their artistry, incorporating more vocals and melodic elements compared to the earlier days when the genre was largely dominated by hardcore delivery.According to him, this evolution might be why some listeners feel the genre has changed or “faded.” However, he firmly dismissed the idea that dancehall is dead.Ugandan DJ culture at a crossroads: Skill vs Social Media Clout“Dancehall has never died because everything rotates around it, even life itself,” he stressed, suggesting that the genre remains a foundation that influences many other sounds.While acknowledging the rise and popularity of amapiano, he implied that it doesn’t hold the same enduring influence as dancehall, maintaining that dancehall continues to shape the music landscape despite shifting trends. View this post on Instagram The post Beenie Gunter disputes claims of dancehall’s decline appeared first on MBU.