Dancehall Queens
| Type | Dancehall |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
President | Big Head Promotions |
Key people | Brian Martin |
| Website | f |
Dancehall Queens are female celebrities in the musical genre called Dancehall. [1] In 1992 a Dancehall Queen emerged who would become the most known because of her ten year reign in the Dancehall.[2] Her name is Dancehall Queen Carlene. She was most noted for her erotic styles and sensuous moves. Dancehall Queen Stacey who proceeded after Dancehall Queen Carlene is remembered for her flawless acrobatic moves. [3]
Dancehall Queen Fashion
Dancehall Queen fashion has inspired many celebrities one of which is Rihanna [4] Rihanna in the video Rude Boy (song) went back to her Caribbean roots.[5] The Dancehall Queen culture originated in Jamaica but has spread to different parts of the Caribbean.[6]
Winners
- Dancehall Queen Carlene Jamaica's first National Dancehall Queen
International Dancehall Queens
- Dancehall Queen ? Dancehall Queen Keisha Campbell[7]
- Dancehall Queen 1999 - 2002 Dancehall Queen Stacey[8]
- Dancehall Queen 2002 - 2003 Dancehall Queen Junko Kudō[9]
- Dancehall Queen 2003 - 2004 Dancehall Queen Mad Michelle[10]
- Dancehall Queen 2004 - 2005 Dancehall Queen Latesha Brown[11]
- Dancehall Queen 2005 - 2006 Dancehall Queen Shanique Taylor[12]
- Dancehall Queen 2006 - 2007 Dancehall Queen Shalara Gayle[13]
- Dancehall Queen 2007 - 2008 Dancehall Queen Mo Mo[14]
- Dancehall Queen 2008 - 2009 Dancehall Queen Michelle Young[15]
- Dancehall Queen 2009 - 2010 Dancehall Queen Tavia Morris[16]
- Dancehall Queen 2010 - 2011 Dancehall Queen Kristal Anderson[17]
References with external links
- ^ [DanceHall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto By Sonjah Stanley Niaah, isbn:0776607367]
- ^ [Sound clash: Jamaican dancehall culture at large By Carolyn Cooper]
- ^ [DanceHall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto]
- ^ Rihanna goes back to her roots with Caribbean-themed new video for Rude Boy
- ^ Rihanna goes back to her roots with Caribbean-themed new video for Rude Boy, By Marcus Barnes
- ^ [DanceHall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto]
- ^ McKoy is 'Dancehall Queen 2003'
- ^ Female dancers MAKE STRIDES
- ^ Junko makes Japan dance
- ^ An angry, mad Michelle
- ^ New dancehall queen chosen
- ^ ROTTEN DEATH - Dancehall queen died from skin disease, doctors say
- ^ Attitude gal! - Shalara Gayle cops Dancehall Queen crown
- ^ Canadian wins Dancehall Queen competition
- ^ American takes 'Dancehall Queen' title
- ^ MoBay's Tavia Morris is 'Dancehall Queen'
- ^ Trelawny's 'Fluffy' is Dancehall Queen
More Information with external links
- [Sound clash: Jamaican dancehall culture at large By Carolyn Cooper]
- Dancehall Queen fashion hits the catwalk, Jamaica Gleaner
- July 25, 2003 article 'Dancehall Queen' goes international, Jamaica Gleaner
- Dancehall keeps target on education
- Men Who Dare To Dance, Jamaica Gleaner
- Female dancers beg a 'bly' - Say men bombarding video light, Jamaica Star