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Coast-based Kenyan dancehall artist Frankie with all the works, awards

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 00:00 | By
Frankie Dee, Coast-based Kenyan international dancehall artist.

Coast-based Kenyan international dancehall artist Frankie Dee with all the works and awards to show for it, is equally flexible in other genres and is slowly blowing up internationally. Many call him ‘The Dancehall Beast’. Jasmine Atieno finds out all about his style.

What about your looks gets the most attention?

I believe I stand out with my own swag, which is simple, but stunning!

What is the one thing you can never step out without?

 My phone.

 Describe your killer red carpet look...

African wear! To represent my origin.

Who in your opinion are the most stylish reggae celebrities?

I have three on top of the list. Busy Signal, Tarrus Riley and Sean Paul. But as for my style inspiration, that is definitely Busy Signal. 

Ever caught off guard on camera?

Never!

What is your favourite and worst colour? 

My favourite colour is white. I can rock white any time anywhere. And I really hate purple. I just don’t know what to do with it.

Who and what situations influences your style?

That’s got to be Busy Signal. As for the situations, it basically depends on the weather, time of the day and nature of occasions.

How much do you work out to keep fit?

I do occasionally since my music itself needs a lot of energy, especially during performances. That’s why they call me Dancehall Beast, and when am on stage, they say ‘beast mode activated’.

Do you pick the bills when out with friends who are not famous?

It goes both ways, sometimes I do and other times they do it. 

Do you ever get free stuff when out? Say...night outs or shopping...

I experienced a lot of this on my tour to Addis Ababa. Free dressing, free haircut, free drives and VIP treatment in every club we stepped in.

What is the best gadget you own?

Damn, I got lots of gadgets but my JBL E50 headsets stand out t because they give the best moments when vibing to new music and listening to my favourite playlists.

Ever pulled a stunt just for the attention?

Not myself. But my online team has occasionally called out redsan and Wyre for not fully supporting the Kenyan dancehall movement having kept their influence in the genre to themselves.

What is your take on make up for men? 

Makeup for men is acceptable if not overdone.

What do you wear to a first time date?

Everything Louis Vuitton!! First impressions matter the most. 

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