Munga Honorable Reflects on Growth: “Dancehall Shifts with the Times and I Embrace It”

Veteran dancehall artist Munga Honorable talks growth, legacy, and new music, including “Dem Vibe Yah” on Dutty Rock's Moroccan Gold Riddim: “A Dem Vibe Yah We Want.”

Munga Honorable shares his formula for longevity (Photo: Jamar Cleary)

Dancehall artist Munga Honorable has long earned a reputation for carving his own lane in the genre. From his breakout hit “Bad From Mi Born” to branding himself as the “Gangsta Ras,” he has consistently embraced reinvention while staying true to his authenticity.

“Dancehall and every other genre of music shifts with the times, the sounds and the preferences of the generations. It’s natural. I’ve known this fact and has and will continue to adopt and grow as required to survive,” Munga Honorable said.

With his latest release, “Dem Vibe Yah” on Dutty Rock Productions’ Moroccan Gold Riddim, Munga Honorable once again showcases his knack for blending lyrical grit with vibrant, modern beats.

The single adds to what has already been a productive year. Back in February, he delivered G.R.E.A.T., a 15-track album that highlights his signature fusion of dancehall and reggae. The title, an acronym for Gangsta Ras Entrepreneur Artistic Tenacity, captures Munga’s multifaceted pursuits and his enduring legacy in the music space.

When asked what drew him to the work with Dutty Rock, he said the connection came naturally. “Fellow dancehall artiste Chi Ching Ching and Dutty Rock producer News, made the initial link and told me Sean [Paul] wanted to record me on the riddim,” he explained. “The track itself was born out of pure energy…just the vibe and the beat.”

The question of balancing promotion across multiple singles doesn’t weigh heavily on him. “How do I ensure each track gets equal promotion and attention from the reggae-dancehall audience? I don’t think people – artistes doing what they love – can control what people pay attention to. I just do music,” he said matter-of-factly.

"artistes doing what they love – can control what people pay attention to" (Photo: Jamar Cleary)

That calm confidence comes with experience. With nearly two decades in the industry, Munga Honorable has watched both dancehall and its audience evolve through shifting styles and generational trends. Instead of resisting, he chooses to embrace the change.

The Moroccan Gold Riddim also stirred curiosity about a possible new collaboration with Sean Paul. “We have collaborated before on Got It Made some years ago, so who knows what the future holds,” Munga noted.

For Munga Honorable, is less about chasing trends and more about consistency, growth, and delivering music that resonates with whichever era he finds himself in.

“Dancehall and every other genre of music shifts with the times, the sounds and the preferences of the generations. It’s natural.”

The Dutty Rock produced project features 12 tracks featuring several dancehall hitmakers such as Chi Ching Ching, Spice, IWaata, Bayka, Looga Man, Bounty Killer and of course the label’s head honcho Sean Paul. Munga Honorable’s Dem Vibe Yah carries a celebratory tone, commanding audiences to live in the moment and embrace positivity. For Munga Honorable, the takeaway is simple: “Just what the lyrics says…a dem vibe yah we want.”