On June 13, 2026, something happened in the US that hasn’t happened in a long time. The Basketball team the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years! A time was had for fans, and New York showed how they really celebrated their wins. Jamaica and New York has a strong connection here, as there are players who share a Jamaican lineage, and New York is a place many Jamaicans migrate to. You know the history. Today, we share in the celebrations. We go back in time to check out Super Cat’s “Dance Inna New York“.
Produced by Jah Thomas on the “Gunshot Riddim” and released through Roots Records in 1982, Super Cat shares his time in New York City in, “Dance Inna New York”. Naturally he’d attend a party, and when the people aren’t calling for some the Dancehall greats at the time, they’re calling for him to liven up the place. The Deejay’s name goes far and wide, and when it comes to his skillset, he never disappoints. “Dance Inna New York” was a hit for Super Cat, and is one of his top selections. “Dance Inna New York” was sampled by Rapper Nas for his “Nas The Don” track.
Since the release of “Dance Inna New York”, Super Cat went on to become one of Dancehall music’s most important members. He paved the way for many Deejays, and has secured his place as an Icon. Aside from Dancehall music, he was an early collaborator for a then-unknown Notorious B.I.G., has tunes with Kriss Kross, Sugar Ray, 112, and many others. Super Cat is still active, performing in parts of the world, and releasing a song here and there. “Dance Inna New York” remains a classic. Congrats to the New York Knicks!
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