Grindsman Appreciates effects of Vybz Kartel Remake of Benz Punnany

Grindsman

The remake of the tune "Benz Punnany" by vybz kartel seem to go down well with the man who made the original version, Joseph Green aka Grindsman. In a recent post Grindsman expressed his appreciation for the recognition due to the remake of his 1990's track Benz Punany by Vybz Kartel. He indicated at the time when he did the song, it was about the love of the music and not necessarily relying on it for a comfortable living, though they did get paid for stage shows and such (not that much of that has really changed). According to Grindsman, he signed to the performing rights in London, thus he should be getting publishing royalties, he also appreciates the fact that his name is being called again in the modern dancehall era, making the younger generation be familiar with who Grindsman is. Grindsman is looking forward to take it further indicating that Kartel should also do a remake of the song "de clock".
In recent times several artistes especially Vybz kartel (eg. touch a button) have been remaking tracks that are not so far back in time, namely the 90's, the producers have been recycling riddims as well as they try to reconnect to their dancehall roots.
Grindsman was recently interviewed by Douglas Shaw on facebook.