A place where trends change more frequently than the weather, Jamaica is, arguably, the most competitive music arena in the world. It’s even tougher for foreigners like Lil Hanky Panky.

The German singjay has lived in dancehall land for the past four years, showing her flamboyant dance moves in music videos and recording songs like "Active".

That track, her latest, was released in September. It is on the Green Dot Riddim compilation album, produced by Claude Mills for Chase Mills Records.

Lil Hanky Panky, who is from the city of Hanover, is pleased with her progress in the land of reggae and dancehall.

"I achieved a lot in a short period of time and I am very proud but also extremely grateful for the people who made that possible," she said.

Some of those people are Bounty Killer,  Sizzla and Chi Ching Ching with whom Lil Hanky Panky has collaborated on song. Her solo songs include "Sativa".

"Active" is another opportunity for Lil Hanky Panky to show her dancehall chops. She first heard that sound while in her teens,  growing up in Hanover. 

While she was big into punk and alternative rockers like Nirvana,  her playlist also included Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel and Shenseea. 

 

Written By Howard Campbell