Dancehall music is the voice of the young people in Jamaica.

 At least that was the promise of Reggae's baby brother back in the 80’s. 

Along the way Dancehall provided innovation for the latest dances. 

 It is not often that we get a voice which brings the social commentary back to Dancehall.

   BADD CASH commands more on his tune “Roll Out” and proclaims an attitude of clear motivation on “Must Rise.”   

Blessings, Badd Cash!  First and foremost, where did the name BADD CASH come from?

My name years ago was Baby Cash, when I was with different management. 

 Bounty looked at me one day and said “A Big man ting now, the Baby Cash ting naw work no more.” 

He called me Dirty Money.  I think Dirty Money is the same as BADD CASH, so I just run with it.

How did you meet Bounty Killa?

Another artist by the name of Nimron made the link with Bounty and then bring me in.

How was the link made with Kevin from PayDay music?

Kevin and me link from 1999.  Kevin was  the engineer for Gargamel music owned by Buju Banton.

Cash, you have some of the wickedest lyrics in Dancehall music right now. 

What is your point of reference when you write?

The things around me influence the music. 

“Must Rise”  came about because of doing music for so long.

   So, must rise is my statement to say I have to get out there. 

 Where I am from music is the only thing I see myself doing.

What was your motivator to say music is the only thing you want to do?

I have been doing music since I was in school.

Kevin [CEO PayDay Music] really helped me to bring it out to a different level.

Who are some of the people in the music you look up to?

Bob in Reggae, Dancehall is Bounty,  R & B is Babyface, 2pac and Biggie in Hip Hop. 

All of them inspire me.

What part of Jamaica are you from?

St. Catherine, Old Harbor. 

 I reside in Kingston now.

Is Badd Cash touring yet?

No, not as of yet. 

There are some possibilities because there is a lot of people checking for me.

How do you find that technology is helping your music to reach out to a broader audience?

I would say myspace is making a lot of people know my music.

It reach worldwide becasue one song can reach so many people fast.

You are  just starting out.

  Where do you see yourself 5-10 years from now?

I see myself being a mega star. 

 I want to accomplish most of the things I set out to do.

Do you consider yourself a Dj or singer?

I more consider myself a Dj.

  I use the versatility to balance the thing.

Do you write or produce your songs?

I write all my songs and all tracks are produced by Kevin from PayDay Music.

It seems like there is a bright future ahead for you Cash!

The label is called Pay Day so the work will pay off! [Laughs]

What do you have to say to other artist about hard work?

It starts with believing in your self. 

Anything you dream, will become real. You have to believe in yourself!

Bless up Cash, and thanks for the interview! www.Myspace.com/cashbad for more information