How much Drake's 'Controlla' made Beenie Man | Capital XTRA Interview
Nov 7, 2026
Beenie Man joins Manny Norte to talk all things dancehall, from how much he made from Drake's 'Controlla' to the role Pharrell Williams played in creating one of his biggest hits with Mya! He also reveals his dancehall GOATs, why he LOVES the UK and the dream collaborations that have shaped his career
00:00 Intro
00:20 Collaborations on Beenie Man's 'Eminence'
00:55 Beenie Man's first impression of The Neptunes
01:03 Pharrell Williams' CRAZY idea
01:25 How Beenie Man & Mya made 'Girls Dem Sugar'
02:14 Beenie Man and Krept & Konan
02:51 Beenie Man and Jamelia
03:10 The story behind Drake sampling Beenie Man on 'Controlla'
03:24 Beenie Man "reveals" 'Controlla' pay day
03:50 Beenie Man as granddad and parent
04:11 Who is Beenie Man's dancehall GOATs?
05:04 Why Beenie Man loves the UK
05:50 Beenie Man's favourite setlist to perform
06:38 How Beenie Man looks after himself
06:47 What keeps Beenie Man motivated
08:05 The true meaning behind Beenie Man's album 'Eminence'
09:47 Beenie Man's breakfast FREESTYLE
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