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Heavy D was a big influence on my music. The way he blended Jamaican sounds over typically American beats was forward and futuristic. I always loved his energy. Maximum respect goes out to Heavy.
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PEE WEE
I grew up on Heavy D and the Boyz! When I was younger watching Video Music Box Heavy D was one of those main Rappers coming up! Dance moves and stage presence! We lost a Rap Icon…
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ZJ SPARKS
A great entertainer who shows that there is no limit to what you can do, regardless of size. Heavy D will be missed … we loved him.
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DENNIS BLAZE
Heavy D was a great MC. He never had to curse to get his point across. He never had beef with anybody nor took shots at anyone. He blessed many remixes with his trademark voice and delivery (Janet Jackson “Alright”, Musiq Soulchild “Buddy”, Ne-Yo “Because of You”, Soul 4 Real “Candy Rain”/”Love You So”/”Every Little Thing I Do”, Carl Thomas “2 Pieces”, Robin Thicke “Lost Without You” just to name a few. He also represented his Reggae roots with collaborations with Ziggy Marley and Supercat. His latest reggae track “Long Distance Girlfriend” is on current rotation on my mixshows. Rest in peace, Hev. You’ll be missed and your music will live in my crates until I retire.
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CHRIS SMITH A.K.A NIGHTMARE NEW YORK
Heavy D will forever be a legend to us all. He was one of the greatest out of Jamaica. My girl and I have had so much fun actin’ a fool and dancing to ‘Now That We Found Love’. Haha! You may be gone big homie but your music and movies will forever carry on your legacy. Much love and respect. R.I.P
TYRONE A.K.A MR. MUZIK
Heavy D is already heavily missed; he was a prime example of a Caribbean-American artiste/musician that just made great music that broke all barriers. His music just made you feel good and want to party, and that’s what it’s all about, R.I.P Heavy D.
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WAYNE MARSHALL
RICO VIBES
One of the first successful fusions of Reggae and Hip Hop was “Now That We Found Love” By Heavy D & The Boys Released in 1991. He was a Pioneer who embraced his Caribbean roots by Recording with Reggae Stars such as Buju Banton & Super Cat. He will be missed!
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Heavy D was not only like a long distance brother to me, he was the first professional artist to give me the chance to open for him when I was an amateur and he told me then that it was just a matter of time before I would be a star. A person with that much faith and belief in someone that they don’t even know could only be in one place. So enjoy Heaven Heavy D. Peace.
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DJ MIKE D
Heavy D was that dude that was relatable not only as an artist but as a person...that guy who you’d want to have a beer with after his show. Heavy D kept true to himself, and there’s nothing more Hip Hop than that... a true legend who will be missed.
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R. KELLY
CAPTAIN COLLIN HINES
Heavy D’s loss is a big blow not only to Hip Hop, but to Reggae and Dancehall as well. He was young, but was one of those artists that truly embodied that relationship between Hip Hop as the American and Dancehall which is the Jamaican. Being Jamaican and American, he represented both worlds, and his records were clean fun with a little tongue in cheek. His records with Super Cat and Buju Banton showed us that he never left the Jamaican side. For people who know good music, they know that Heavy D was the best. Rest in peace….