Bounty killer is known as one of the greatest dancehall artists of all time. He has secured his position in reggae dancehall history. He was born as Rodney Basil Price in Kingston Jamaica. From him today we have The Alliance. At an early age Rodney migrated with his 8 siblings and his mother to Riverton City. He got his start on his father’s sound system named Black Scorpio. He took the name Bounty Killer after being shot by a stray bullet and was in the hospital. After his recovery from the gunshot wound he quickly returned to performing more and more and began to focus on recording tunes.
In the early part of the 90’s Bounty Killer was persuaded by his friend Boom Dandymite to hang near King Jammy’s studio in Waterhouse. Eventually he was given a change and recorded the tune “Coppershot” in 1992. Jammy however was not willing to release it because of the gun lyrics but eventually was released by his brother Uncle T. he quickly gain popularity and was heard by NY based DJ Johnny Wonder who recognized the talent of young Rodney. He was quickly wanted on producer’s riddims for an instant hit. Over the 90’s he has given hits such as “Disrespect”, Book Book Book, and “Roots Reality and Culture” to name a few of his many hits. He soon became popular in the States and soon collaborated with international hip hop artists such as Busta Rhymes and Mobb Deep. He also did more popular work with Swizz Beats, Fugees and Gwen Stefani.
He has continued to give his hit after hit and has given us a show to remember. He is most recently known for his feud with dancehall newcomer Vybz Kartel. He has shown us his gangster ways and has won us over with his most famous gun man lyrics. He has shown us that his place is here to stay and has not stopped giving us gun tunes. He is one of those who have pushed dancehall music to an international level and for that he has earned his everlasting place in dancehall history. From him we have today artists such as mega hit sensation Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal and also BLing Dawg to name a few. He has shown that he also has an eye for talent and is able to promote the dancehall culture effectively.
Today he is still behind the mic recording new tunes and touring around the world from China to Canada selling out shows. He has his artists and he is moving the people same way he has done in the past and shows that he is not going to stop anytime soon.