Written by: Nekisha Neicy Cyrus
Meet Jamaica’s Tyreke Pennicott, the creator of the hottest dance for the summer, the now viral ‘Dirt Bounce’ dance. Yes, at just 16 years old Tyreke is already creating history as the creator of one of Jamaica’s brand new viral dances called the ‘Dirt Bounce’ and he’s not quite stopping there.
Caribbean Entertainment Hub, caught up with the busy student and dancer recently on our brand new brand Instagram Weekly Live series ‘The E-Hub’, where Tyreke shared his inspiration behind creating the viral dance, the love and support he has been thus far, his plans to release new music soon, and so much more. He even showed us how to do the ‘Dirt Bounce’ Dance, check out the full interview below!
If you haven’t seen or heard of the ‘Dirt Bounce’, well CEH is here to keep you updated. See Tyreke starring alongside well-known Dancehall artiste Laa Lee in the ‘Dirt Bounce’ official music video below. Also you can join in the fun and post your own video on social media of you doing the viral #DirtBounceDanceChallenge as well.
To stay updated with Tyreke and all that he has in store to come, be sure to follow him on Instagram.
As always don’t forget to join us Each & Every Friday at 5.30 pm EST/AST on Instagram for more LIVE interviews on ‘The E-Hub’, hosted by Caribbean Entertainment Hub’s very own Neicy, as she ‘Chat and Chill’ with some of your favorites on the Caribbean Entertainment scene.
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