Making it crystal clear that he was there just to honour Spice, Beenie Man, however, took two minutes to answer a few questions from The Gleaner on Thursday night. He was one of the guests at dancehall artiste Spice’s 25 years celebration in the music industry and the launch of her new album, Mirror 25 , at the 23 Dominica Drive venue which is owned and operated by J. Wray & Nephew Limited.
“I am feeling very good and I am feeling very proud,” Beenie Man told The Gleaner of his double honour this week. On Independence Day, it was announced that Moses Anthony ‘Beenie Man’ Davis was inducted into the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican Government for his contribution to music. That same day, he, Bounty Killer, Third World and Patricia Chin of VP Records were the recipients of the Reggae Icon Award at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Beenie Man and Bounty Killer shared the stage for a memorable performance. However, ever since he appeared at Grand Gala on Tuesday, fans have been expressing concern at the fact that Beenie Man’s left hand was wrapped in white bandage. “Not thumping any walls,” he said with a slight grin in response to a question from The Gleaner about the little finger on his hand, which was now sporting a splint after the bandage had been removed.
“Mi a drop off a chair and true mi a drop mi a try balance myself,” Beenie Man said by way of explanation about his fractured finger. Quizzed if that was the official story, .