Shenseea’s Careful Answer on Dancehall’s Crown Sets Off a Fan Debate

Shenseea has stopped short of declaring herself the new Queen of Dancehall, but her answer about the genre’s current leading woman has left fans divided. The discussion began during an interview at a private All Access event hosted by The Beat Miami in Pembroke Pines, Florida, where she was celebrating her latest EP, Catalyst. Asked about Spice and her place in dancehall, Shenseea first made clear that she respects her fellow performer and others in the music business. She also praised Spice’s earlier run, saying the singer had been what the genre needed at the time and recalling the period when So Mi Like It made her seem untouchable. When the conversation turned to who holds the crown today, Shenseea pointed to her current performance and statistics, while saying she did not have an opinion on the title. The Beat Miami presented the response as graceful and respectful when it shared the interview clip on Instagram. Still, some viewers took her remarks as an indirect claim to the top spot, while others argued that Spice remains the rightful holder. The disagreement reflects two different ways of measuring success. Spice has been a prominent dancehall voice for more than a decade, and her 2021 album 10 received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. Shenseea’s supporters, meanwhile, point to her broader international reach: her debut album Alpha arrived in 2022, she appeared on Kanye West’s Donda, and her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, Lick, brought her into wider rap and pop conversations. Catalyst gives fans another release to weigh as they compare the artists’ momentum. According to the report, Spice had not publicly responded to the clip at the time, leaving supporters on both sides waiting to see whether she would weigh in.