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After a break, Beenie Man returned in 1992 at Reggae Sunsplash , where he made waves by insulting Bounty Killer, a popular performer. In 1993, Beenie Man was booed off a stage and left Kingston, Jamaica for a year. Upon his return, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer made up and recorded an album together, Guns Out . This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", which condemned violence; it was inspired by the murder of Pan Head , another popular DJ. Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly & Robbie , Beenie Man soon converted to Rastafarianism.

Beenie Man released a series of early 1990s hit singles, including "Praise him" and "World Dance", as well as multiple LPs, such as Defend It and Dis Unu Fi Hear . After signing to Island Records, he released his most acclaimed album, BlessedBlessed is a dancehall album by Jamaican musician Beenie Man, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). As his first album to receive an international release, Blessed gained Beenie Man a large following outside of Jamaica for the first time, setting the stag. In 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja, Beenie Man released a remix of "Under Mi Sensi" ( Barrington LevyBarrington Levy (born April 30, 1964) is a reggae and dancehall musician. He was born in Clarendon, Jamaica and soon formed a band with his cousin, Everton Dacres, called the Mighty Multitude; the pair released "My Black Girl" in 1977. Levy established hi) in the United KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a state in Western Europe, usually known simply as the United Kingdom the UK Britain or less accurately as Great Britain . The UK was formed by a series of Acts of Union which united the formerly, and then two duet albums with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma ( Three Against War ) and Lt. Stitchie ( Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Stitchie & Beenie Man ). In 19961996 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty''. Events January January 5 Hamas operative Yahya Ayyash is killed by an Israeli-planted booby-trapped cell phone Jan, he released another critically acclaimed LP, MaestroA master in an art, especially a composer, conductor, or music teacher., which launched his fame in the UK. In 19981998 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Ocean''. Events January January 1998 A massive ice storm, caused by El Nino, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting, Beenie Man signed to Virgin RecordsVirgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1972 after a period of selling discount records via their small shop in London. The first release on the label was the classic progressive ro to release albums in the United States. During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s.

His first American release was The Doctor ( 1998), followed by Y2k . In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean ( the Fugees) to release The Art & Life .

During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began to make a name for himself in America with the reggae hits "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American superstar R&B singer, Mya.

In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy". But, his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of the single and video for a remix of the song "Dude". Featuring guest vocals on the chorus by fellow Jamaican star, Ms. Thing , as well as rhymes by up-and-coming rapper, Shawnna , it is currently rising both the pop and urban charts and has been forecast to be one of this summer's biggest hits.

In 2004 Beenie Man was investigated by police regarding his controversial lyrics, inciting hatred and murder against homosexuals. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual action group OutRage! of the UK has been calling for Beenie Man and two other reggae stars to be prosecuted - since 2003 - under either the Public Order Act, the common law offence of inciting violence and murder, or the solicitation to murder clause of the Offences Against the Person Act.