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(b. 1966 in Canterbury, Jamaica) is a reggae musician, currently living in New York City. Smith was involved in the music business from an … read more(b. 1966 in Canterbury, Jamaica) is a reggae musician, currently living in New York City. Smith was involved in the music business from an early age; at the age of 8, he was a deejay for the local sound Observer. Like many other great re… read more(b. 1966 in Canterbury, Jamaica) is a reggae musician, currently living in New York City. Smith was involved in the music business from an early age; at the age of 8, he was a deejay for the local sound Observer. Like many other great reggae musicians, Smith learned his musical skills from a comb… read more -
Tonto Irie
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Admiral Bailey
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Nitty Gritty
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Nitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alson… read moreNitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alsongside General Echo and Madoo for the Stereophonic sound system. However, he didn't become a … read moreNitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alsongside General Echo and Madoo for the Stereophonic sound system. However, he didn't become a star until 1983-84, perfoming mostly for Sugar Minott's… read more -
Chuck Turner
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Born: Jamaica , West Indies , April 6, 1963 Talents: Musician, Singer, Songwriter This story is actually strange to some people. I went to… read moreBorn: Jamaica , West Indies , April 6, 1963 Talents: Musician, Singer, Songwriter This story is actually strange to some people. I went to Jamaica last year October 2006 to Record new songs and to do a few Stage Shows until January 2007… read moreBorn: Jamaica , West Indies , April 6, 1963 Talents: Musician, Singer, Songwriter This story is actually strange to some people. I went to Jamaica last year October 2006 to Record new songs and to do a few Stage Shows until January 2007. So when I got there I did record a few songs and had plent… read more -
Echo Minott
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Echo Minott was born Noel Phillips in 1963 and grew up in the Maverley area of Kingston, Jamaica. He started singing from an early age, app… read moreEcho Minott was born Noel Phillips in 1963 and grew up in the Maverley area of Kingston, Jamaica. He started singing from an early age, appearing in local talent contests and school concerts. His first break came in 1980 when he recorded… read moreEcho Minott was born Noel Phillips in 1963 and grew up in the Maverley area of Kingston, Jamaica. He started singing from an early age, appearing in local talent contests and school concerts. His first break came in 1980 when he recorded the album "Youthman Vibration" for legendary prod… read more