Reggae Classic “One Dance Won’t Do” Reimagined

More than 40 years after first climbing international music charts, Audrey Hall is seeing one of her signature songs introduced to a new generation through artificial intelligence filmmaking.

Her 1985 reggae hit “One Dance Won’t Do” has been adapted into an AI generated music video that was recently accepted into the 2026 AI Film Awards in Cannes, France. The international showcase highlights films, music videos, and advertising productions created or enhanced through artificial intelligence technology.

The project was developed by Jamaican born executive producer Marcia Deans, chief executive officer of MVD Entertainment in New York. Deans directed the video and led its submission to the Cannes based competition.

According to Deans, the production follows an earlier AI project she presented in Cannes focused on the history of reggae music.

“Last year I did an AI video as well, and it was well received at Cannes,” she said. “I got a round of applause and sat on the stage and talked about the journey.”

Encouraged by that reception, Deans decided to create an AI music video using Hall’s celebrated recording, which was originally written as an answer song to Beres Hammond’s hit “What One Dance Can Do.”

“I asked Miss Hall, ‘Could I use your music?’ and she approved it,” Deans explained.

Permission was also secured from producer Donovan Germain of Penthouse Records. Hall remained closely involved throughout the creative process, reviewing edits and offering feedback on the visual presentation.

“She critiqued it. She’s amazing,” Deans said.

Hall admitted she was surprised when she learned the project had been selected for Cannes.

“Cannes Film Festival? Wow, sounds awesome,” Hall said with a laugh.

The singer also insisted on maintaining the energy and spirit of the original recording throughout the AI production.

“She sent it to me, and I said, ‘You need to change this up and try to get the crowd to move to the music,’” Hall recalled.

Born in Kingston, Hall began her music career in the late 1960s as part of the duo Dandy and Audrey alongside Dandy Livingstone. She later performed as a backing vocalist for reggae legends including Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh.

Released in late 1985, “One Dance Won’t Do” became a major success in Britain and earned Hall appearances on popular television programmes including Top of the Pops.

Now, four decades later, the song is once again attracting international attention through the expanding world of AI cinema.