Bounty Killer is one of the most iconic Dancehall Artists in contemporary popular music. His songs, a conflicting mix of story-telling and conciliatory lyrics, give him a depth and texture rarely found in other artists. Much of Bounty Killer's lyrical content is shaped by the harsh socio-economic conditions he grew up in. Born Rodney Basil Price, one of nine children, he was raised in Riverton - one of Kingston’s toughest communities founded in the city’s refuse dump. Inspired by the Reggae and Dancehall music he heard in the neighborhood, he started out under the moniker Bounty Hunter. His skills won him a string of local talent competitions and launched his career, initially under the guidance of the legendary King Jammy. Bounty Killer’s legacy and impact on music and culture is far-reaching, having helped launch the careers of multiple notable artists including Vybz Kartel and Mavado. His breakout album, My Xperience (1996), featured collaborations with big-name hip-hop artists like the Fugees, Busta Rhymes, and Wu-Tang Clan, that broke the Dancehall superstar to a much wider audience. More than 2 decades later, Bounty Killer's continuing success suggests their are still new heights to come. He has surmounted political opposition and earned respect from disenfranchised people globally, all while steadily augmenting his audience across age and cultural divides the world over.