Buju, Capleton featured on Latin-flavoured remix

Music producer BL The Hook Slayer is turning up the heat on his latest project This is How We Roll, a Latin-infused remix featuring reggae and dancehall icons Buju Banton and Capleton, alongside Honduran artiste Fresh Bodden.

The fusion of cultures promises to deliver a fresh sound while staying true to dancehall's authentic roots. According to BL, the move to add a Latin touch came naturally as the genre continues to expand its influence globally.

"The Latin American market is doing great numbers in dancehall and I have a chance to work with one of Latin America's biggest producers right now named Yo Gangster from Colombia on this remix track with Buju and Capleton and I could not refuse," he explained. "He has over 10 billion streams."

BL said that the collaboration came together as his manager knew Fresh Bodden's manager.

"They had the same concept and idea to collaborate on a project with reggae and dancehall giants, so we decided to make it happen," BL shared.

"In Latin and Central America, the 90's dancehall sound is the most popular dancehall genre they love, so I know it will be a hit," BL added.

While Latin rhythms bring a fresh twist, BL emphasised that the essence of dancehall remains intact. "Well the beat is dancehall and that's the core, so it's not hard to keep it authentic -- and Buju and Capleton are true to their roots always," he added. The veteran producers and artistes have already given their approval.

"Both Buju and Capleton heard the remix and appreciate how we did the remix with the Latin flavour," BL revealed.

With Yo Gangster's Latin influence, Fresh Bodden's cross-cultural appeal, and the timeless energy of Buju and Capleton, the remix looks set to bridge continents and generations -- celebrating dancehall's continued global evolution. Fresh Bodden said he felt like he was in heaven when he found out that he would be added to a remix featuring the Jamaican legends.

"It was a dream come true, something I really hoped for my whole life, and now that we have the opportunity to once again join cultures, Latin and Jamaica on the reggae scene, I think that is something with no words to describe it. I'm proud and just feel good that we can collaborate," he said.

He added, " We grew up listening to reggae. In Honduras, we love reggae music. I'm a reggae artiste so we do some things different from the traditional reggae called raspae. I'm the king of raspae so I'm the face of that new movement. It's dancehall but just a little bit faster," he said.