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Remembering Dirtsman, ‘Hot This Year’ Deejay On 30th Death Anniversary

By Claude Mills Fri, December 22 2023, 12:18 AM EST

Thursday, December 21, marked the 30th anniversary of the murder of Dirtsman, the Dancehall artist, best known for the hit song Hot This Year, who had his career cut short when four gunmen took his life in 1993.

Dancehall Veteran Grindsman Reflects On Vybz Kartel Flipping ‘Benz Punany’

By Claude Mills Tue, December 19 2023, 10:11 PM EST

Dancehall veteran Grindsman said he had experienced a career resurgence in 2010, when Vybz Kartel flipped his 1990 track Benz Punaney.

Papa San Makes Photo Tribute To Slain Deejay Brother Dirtsman

By Claudia Gardner Sun, October 25 2020, 10:23 AM EST

Two months before the 27th anniversary of the death of his elder brother Dirtsman, veteran dancehall deejay Papa San has paid tribute to the Hot This Year singer who fell victim to gun violence in 1993.