D’ANGEL CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF HER CAREER!
(AIRTIME WITH JAE S2 E1)
The highly anticipated second series of ‘Airtime with Jae’ kicked off with a bang as the self-proclaimed “First Lady of Dancehall,” D’Angel, sat down for an in-depth interview with host Jae Edwards. As the first guest of this season, D’Angel brought her classy demeanor, tinged with relatable humor, making the hour-long interview a compelling watch.
D’Angel, born Michelle Downer, has long been a figure of fascination in the Dancehall community. In her conversation with Jae Edwards, she reflected on her marriage to Beenie Man and her humble beginnings as a native of Spanish Town, revealing that her middle name, “Angel,” is the source of her stage name.
While recounting her rise to fame as the “original hot gyal” and the “First Lady of Dancehall,” she asserted that she embodies the word “hotness,” proudly carrying it with age, much like “fine wine.”
D’Angel’s claims are not without merit. She boasts a prolific career, marked by hit singles, high-profile collaborations, and controversies.
Boldly, D’Angel has connected with her fans by joining OnlyFans, a platform that allows creators to share exclusive content with subscribers. Her decision to affiliate with such a risqué site caused controversy, but D’Angel explained her motivations clearly during the interview. Her OnlyFans venture was not the only scandal she touched upon.
She also discussed her feud with Spice, with whom she collaborated on the 2017 hit record "No Worries," a gospel-influenced Dancehall track. However, the relationship between the two soured soon after, leading to a public feud that was later resolved, resulting in the titles of Queen and First Lady of Dancehall. Her comments reflected a maturity and a desire to move past the drama, focusing instead on her career and personal growth.
This interview marked a promising start to the second series of Airtime with Jae. D’Angel’s openness allowed her fans, both old and new, to gain deeper insight into the real Michelle Downer, twenty years into her career.