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Countree Hype (Taugea Dayes) is a Jamaican dancehall producer and founder of Countree Hype Entertainment. Raised in Spalding, Manchester, he began self-taught beat‑making before establishing his own label in 2017. Although trained as a nursing assistant and certified chef, he always knew music was his destiny—his early fascination with sound and legacy of a grandfather who produced in Canada fueling his creative ambition.
His breakthrough came with the production of Intence’s viral summer hit “Yahoo Boyz” in July 2021. The track reached No. 1 on YouTube and iTunes in Jamaica, stayed atop Jamaica’s YouTube streaming charts for five consecutive weeks, and earned global attention as one of that year’s defining dancehall hits.
Countree Hype earned further acclaim with productions like Shane O’s “Take It Tell Mi” (2017) and Alkaline’s “Cree” (2020), cementing his reputation as a go‑to innovator in modern dancehall beats. His body of work spans multiple collaborations and EPs including his 2023 Cosa Nostra EP featuring artists such as Intence, Konshens, Jahvillani, Pablo YG, Tommy Lee Sparta, Roze Don, Shane O, and Deep Jahi.
Countree Hype continues to expand his influence with annual EP releases and prolific riddims like Yakuza and Fast & Furious. Recognized for blending raw street energy with club-ready polish, he has become a defining voice in dancehall production, shaping the genre’s soundscape for both local and global audiences.
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