Cleanopatra: The R&B to Dancehall Switch, Freestyles, and Dating in the Industry

On this episode of The Man Dem Show, Guttzy Guttz and DJ Laz Vagez sit down with the rising Toronto Dancehall queen, Cleanopatra. We dive deep into her musical journey, her creative process, and how she manages a relentless work ethic while navigating the local scene.Cleanopatra opens up about her transition from R&B to Dancehall, addressing the controversy of being a Canadian-born artist representing authentic Jamaican sounds. She also breaks down the origin of her name and her viral "Digo" riddim moment with Jojo.Things heat up during a game of "This or That" where she drops some controversial takes on legends like Vybz Kartel, Movado, Summer Walker, Chris Brown, and Usher. To cap it off, Cleanopatra blesses the mic with a live freestyle and premieres her brand-new, unreleased sexy single, "Urgent".Topics Covered:Balancing a heavy workload, a 9-to-5, and an independent music career.The transition from early R&B tracks to finding her pocket in Dancehall.Dealing with critics regarding authenticity as a first-generation Canadian Dancehall artist.The origin story behind the name "Cleanopatra" and her connection to Egyptian royalty."This or That": Vybz Kartel vs. Movado, Spice vs. Jada Kingdom, Usher vs. Chris Brown.Why she refuses to date men in the music industry.A live studio freestyle and the exclusive premiere of "Urgent".Follow the Guest:Cleanopatra on IG: @cleanopatraFollow The Hosts:Guttzy Guttz on IG: @eldelnegroDJ Laz Vagez on IG: @officialvftvCatch new episodes of The Man Dem Show every Monday and Thursday.