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What began as a reluctant response to a lyrical call-out has evolved into one of dancehall’s most unexpected viral successes. As the Masicka–Tommy Lee Sparta feud continues to dominate social media, Shawn Storm has found himself trending for all the right—and initially wrong—reasons. His playful track “Holster (Itch Scratch)”, sparked by a brief name-drop in Masicka’s diss track Revelation, has gone from being heavily criticised online to becoming a certified party staple, with fans now saying the Gaza deejay should be thanking Masicka for the moment that ignited it all.
Storm maintains he never intended to enter the clash until his name was mentioned. “Mi only enter dis when dem call mi name,” he said, explaining that once he was drawn in publicly, staying silent was no longer an option—especially after his release from prison last July alongside Vybz Kartel, following the Privy Council’s decision to overturn their convictions. Importantly, the artiste insists Holster (Itch Scratch) was never written as a diss. “Nuh lyrics neva write. Riddim jus a play and mi just a mess around,” he shared, noting that none of Masicka’s bars were directly addressed.
Early fan reactions, however, were unforgiving. Social media users labelled the song “annoying,” with comments ranging from “This tune a irritate mi bad” to “Him betta go duh some decking ah mawnin?” Yet as the track gained traction through a viral TikTok dance challenge and heavy party rotation, the narrative flipped. Now, fans are openly crediting Masicka’s lyric for sparking Storm’s momentum. One widely shared comment summed it up bluntly: “Shawn Storm fi thank Masicka, cause him call yuh name and yuh get a song weh buss.” Even former critics have been caught embracing the track, proving its addictive pull.
Handling his first major hit post-prison with humility, Shawn Storm has left the verdict to the people. Supported by Teejay, Stacious and Ricky Platinum, Holster (Itch Scratch) is now being dubbed by some as the Christmas anthem of 2025. While fans debate who really won the lyrical exchange, Storm is focused on the bigger picture—reminding listeners that clash culture is the foundation of dancehall and urging everyone to simply enjoy the vibe. As he puts it, whether they love it or hate it, it’s shaping up to be an “itchy Christmas” across the culture.
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