Macka Diamond wants birthday gift from Rvssian

Over the years, dancehall artiste Macka Diamond has enjoyed many birthday gifts, and two which brought her the most pleasure were the first bedroom set which she gifted herself, and the all-female show which she staged in 2003.

For her birthday this Friday, although she wants the balloons and the frills, her heart's desire is a gift from music producer Rvssian.

Right after Sting, Macka ran out into the new year with the song, Still Got it, on Rvssian's 'Dirty Money' rhythm, which has been trending since last December. Although Macka's Still Got it has been creating a buzz, without Rvssian's endorsement she cannot legally release the song.

"I just want Rvssian to authorise my song on his big, bad riddim. My ultimate birthday gift this year would be if Rvssian puts out the song officially ... the fans love it and are saying it's one of the best representations on the project," said Macka.

Laughing at a video clip doing the rounds, Macka hailed the creativity of vlogger Dancehall Bomb, who used AI to mimic US presidential candidate Donald Trump commending dancehall and issuing instructions to Rvssian.

"Rvssian, you need to quickly authorise Macka Diamond's song, Still Got it. Don't play around," 'Trump' declared.

Dutty Money, which is a re-release of Rvssian's more than a decade-old 'Go Go Club' rhythm, showcases acts such as Nigy Boy, Najeeri, RajaWild, Popcaan, Masicka, Squash, JQuan, Malie Don, The 9ine, Jahshii, Skippa, Shenseea, Jada Kingdom, Moyann and Shaneil Muir.

"The females come out so strong on the project, and as a veteran in the business I am so proud of all our efforts. And I have to big up Nigy Boy as well ... great job," Macka added.

While reluctant to comment on a current danchall feud between Stefflon Don whose song on the Dutty Money rhythm is a diss track aimed at Jada Kingdom, Macka said that counteractions make dancehall fun.

"Both are talented females representing dancehall, and we all know that lyrical feuds can make dancehall fun. So, I'm just here listening and hoping that they will keep it lyrical, because in these cases, most times it is the man who comes out looking good when two women are seemingly arguing over him," the Dye Dye singer said.