INTERVIEW
THE ICONIC DANCEHALL STORYTELLER
MR. WILLIAMZ Interview by Sinai Fleary
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ntroduce yourself for the Jus’ Jah Magazine readers.
My stage name is Mr. Williamz and I grew up in Jamaica. I got into dancehall music from a very early age and it has stayed with me over time. You were born in London but spent many years in Jamaica. What was it like growing up in both places? Well, it was really good. We were living in the country side of Jamaica and I got to experience the real rural living. I was very young when I went to Jamaica and this made me very adaptable as a yout. It was a great experience which allowed me to see a different side of life. Where we lived was a village and everyone socialised with each other. But living in London, it was completely different. In the big city it is like no one doesn’t really know you except your closet friends and family. You are a local legend
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Photo Credit: Mr. Williamz Pictures provided by Kartel Music Group
JUS’JAHmagazine | Spring 2021
