One of the hottest new dancers on Jamaica’s dancehall scene, Lookalike is steadily building a name for himself through creativity, consistency and a passion for the culture while setting his sights on joining the ranks of dancehall’s greatest performers.
A member of GetThereSquad, Lookalike has been dancing for more than a decade. He said his journey began at Skateland in Half-Way Tree, where he spent countless nights around legendary dancer Colo Colo before attending popular events such as Uptown Mondays, Boasy Tuesdays and Weddy Weddy.
“Being around the dancing inspired me to create my first dance move called ‘Look Out’,” he said. The Kingston-based dancer said one of the most rewarding parts of his career has been earning recognition from fans.
“It was an amazing feeling to walk into parties and hear my name being called on the microphone by selectors. Even on the streets, people would tell me they saw me in music videos,” he said.
Lookalike credits dancehall icons John Hype and Bogle as major inspirations. He said his long-term goal is to leave a lasting impact on the culture and be remembered alongside legendary dancers who helped elevate Jamaican dancehall worldwide. He opined that originality and presentation are essential to success.
“As a dancer, creativity is important, but so is your image. People should be able to recognise you when they see you,” he said.
Despite facing challenges early in his career, including being denied entry to events because promoters and gate personnel did not know him, Lookalike remained focused on his goals. One of his career highlights came in 2025 when he performed alongside dancehall star Masicka at Reggae Sumfest.
He said dancehall dancing has allowed him to connect with people from around the world while helping to promote Jamaican culture internationally.
“Dancehall dancing attracts people from all over the world who want to learn about our culture. It’s something that should be preserved,” he said.
Looking ahead, Lookalike hopes to collaborate with Alkaline, launch his own clothing line and continue performing on major stages, including Reggae Sumfest and Dream Weekend. He is also calling for greater recognition of dancers and their contribution to the culture.
“Dancers play an important role in dancehall and deserve more recognition,” he said, before delivering advice to aspiring dancers.
“Believe in yourself, work hard and never give up. I’ve been dancing for more than 10 years and I’m only now getting opportunities to travel overseas. Success takes time.”
