The Alliance is a group of

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deejays. Founded by

Bounty Killer Rodney Basil Price OD (born 12 June 1972), known as Bounty Killer, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. AllMusic describes him as "one of the most aggressive dancehall stars of the '90s, a street-tough rude boy with an unrepentant fl ...

, the Alliance includes long-time collaborators like Angel Doolas and protégés like

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. Because of their high profile, some worried that the Alliance was established to "rule" the dancehall business by choosing which

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to voice. These worries led to the war between

Vybz Kartel Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall Toasting (Jamaican music), deejay. Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as Worl' Boss, Teacha and King of Dancehall. As summarized by ''Roll ...

and Ninja Man.

History

The Alliance was formed in 2003 by dancehall artist Bounty Killer and close friends as 'the heavyweights'. These included

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, Wayne Marshall, Mavado and Vybz Kartel. Vybz Kartel later left after a heated dispute. The Alliance then comprised the core members and multiple

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n dancehall artists. Serani and his production label DASECA is also part of the crew. Vybz Kartel now leads the Portmore Empire known as the Gaza. In 2011, The Alliance further expanded with the formation of The Alliance Next Generation.

References

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