London residing artists Doller and Sincerely Keane drops ‘BAD GYAL’
North London Dancehall legend Doller has teamed up with rising East London rapper Sincerely Keane to serve us a suave single, ‘BAD GYAL’, released on September 30th, 2024 via the Beyond Dis World imprint. The track received support from tastemaking magazine NOTION. Doller has made waves with his dynamic sound and compelling performances. His presence has graced MTV Base adverts, showcasing his talent to a wider audience. He gained further recognition with his track ‘Skadoosh’ featured in the film Sket, solidifying his status in the industry. Doller has toured internationally, including a notable stint in Dortmund, Germany, alongside UK-based Jamaican reggae singer Cblock, and has headlined major events like the Hackney Social’s Wynters Wonder List and the Sing for Me Tour with British grime MC, rapper, songwriter and actor Ghetts. Doller’s music has been featured in online publications such as Wordplay Magazine and GRM Daily, and has also received regular airplay on BBC Radio 1Xtra with prominent DJs such as DJ Target, Sian Anderson, and Seani B championing his tracks. His song ‘This Year’ earned BBC Track of the Week in 2021, further cementing his influence in the UK Dancehall Grime scene.
Dorante Johnson, influenced by his musical family, including his roots reggae singer father Kush Tafari and dancehall deejay uncle Flash, emerged in the North London grime scene as Doller. He gained early experience through DIY mixtapes and local clashes, co-founding the crew Cold Blooded. Doller joined the supergroup The Movement, where he gained recognition from prominent DJs and showcased his talent in a celebrated Westwood freestyle. Expanding his reach, he collaborated with artists like Sir Spyro and Tion Wayne while developing his label, Go Getters, and a culinary YouTube series. Recently, Doller has embraced diverse genres such as rap and R&B, showcasing his versatility in singles like ‘Money Song’. Citing Vybz Kartel, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Nas, Biggie, Durtty Doogz, Jodeci as his wide pool of influences Doller crafts a sound in ‘BAD GYAL’ sure to be enjoyed by fans of both Dancehall and Hip Hop giants such as Popcaan, Vybz Kartel, and Biggie.
‘BAD GYAL’ is a cheeky, lighthearted song bound to get the listener moving. Sincerely Keane kicks off the track with an energetic celebration of his attraction to confident, charismatic women. Doller then takes over, expressing his admiration for curvy women with tattoos and a flair for designer fashion. The instrumental shines with smooth Rhodes keyboards, captivating vocal samples, and dynamic percussion that create an irresistible island groove. The infectious bass line drives the rhythm, perfectly complementing the artists’ playful verses.
