Dancehall entertainer, producer Leftside happy with Tekashi 6IX9INE’s sample of his track ‘Phat Punani’ for his new track.
Speaking with the Jamaica Observer Dr Evil said he was shocked when the American rapper reached out to him to sample his decade-old single, “I am very surprised. Never expected it. It’s my biggest song to this day and after recording 10 years ago, to see a rapper on that level gravitate to it is a blessing,” he said.
Leftside expressed how impressed he was with what Self Proclaimed King Of New York did with the track, revealing that he wrote, produced, mixed, and mastered the original track. “I liked how he added his flavour to it, but at the same time he left enough for people to recognise where it’s coming from. The production sick.”
He added that permission was sought for the use of the track, “A lot of people been messaging me on Instagram saying: “Yow, 6ix9ine teef yuh song.” Well he didn’t. The rapper and I have been in communication about the record since April. The proper negotiations and paperwork was done. It’s not impossible for a big artiste to link another big artist and collaborate.”
Leftside also went on to say how the track came to be, “When Tekashi got released from jail, his girlfriend contacted me on Instagram. They asked for a number to call. They called and he said he grew up listening to a lot of my music. He said he remembered a show he attended as a teenager watching me on stage. He said he always loved my music and he had to show homage. Whenever we talk, it’s always a humble approach from him. He has had so many hits and man is very humble.” he said.
Listen ‘Punani’ by Tekashi 6IX9INE below.
