“I Didn’t Know It Was For Shyne!” Barrington Levi On “Bad Boyz” On Shade 45 | The Punchline Academy

Barrington Levy Discusses ‘Bad Boyz’ Collaboration on The Punchline Academy

In this exclusive interview on “The Punchline Academy”, hosted by “Da Inphamus Amadeuz”, reggae legend Barrington Levy shares the intriguing backstory of his feature on Shyne’s 2000 hit single, “Bad Boyz.” Levy reveals that when initially approached, he was informed the project was for Diddy not Shyne. After recording his vocals, Bad Boy Records misplaced them, prompting the team to fly to Jamaica for a re-recording session with Levy. This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and surprises behind the creation of this iconic track.