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Red Dragon
19,102 listeners
Reggae DJ Leroy May, once known as Redman changed his name to Red Dragon before finding success with his breakthrough hit 'Hol A Fresh… read moreReggae DJ Leroy May, once known as Redman changed his name to Red Dragon before finding success with his breakthrough hit 'Hol A Fresh'. Red Dragon is the brother of fellow Jamaican DJ Flourgon. View wikiReggae DJ Leroy May, once known as Redman changed his name to Red Dragon before finding success with his breakthrough hit 'Hol A Fresh'. Red Dragon is the brother of fellow Jamaican DJ Flourgon. View wiki -
Courtney Melody
11,572 listeners
Dancehall singer Courtney Melody began singing while still in high school in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He woodshedded at Black Spider Records be… read moreDancehall singer Courtney Melody began singing while still in high school in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He woodshedded at Black Spider Records before hooking up with Stereo One Sound System, where he worked with Ricky Stereo, Boy Blue, Daddy F… read moreDancehall singer Courtney Melody began singing while still in high school in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He woodshedded at Black Spider Records before hooking up with Stereo One Sound System, where he worked with Ricky Stereo, Boy Blue, Daddy Freddy, and had his first record, "Screechie Across the … read more -
Nitty Gritty
22,510 listeners
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 -
Echo Minott
14,686 listeners
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 -
Pad Anthony
9,927 listeners
Born Hartley Anthony Wallace. He was from a musical family; his brothers were part of a group called Rags and Riches who won the 1976 festi… read moreBorn Hartley Anthony Wallace. He was from a musical family; his brothers were part of a group called Rags and Riches who won the 1976 festival song competition entitled "Big Heel Boot and Bellfoot Pants" with late, great Freddie McKay. After moving to the Waterhouse district in Kingston… read more -
Nicodemus
19,239 listeners
Three artists share this name: 1. Reggae singer from Jamaica mostly active in late 70s/early 80s Nicodemus (b. Cecil Wellington, 1957, Jam… read moreThree artists share this name: 1. Reggae singer from Jamaica mostly active in late 70s/early 80s Nicodemus (b. Cecil Wellington, 1957, Jamaica) came to notoriety as a DJ in the late 70's as deejay on the Socialist Roots Sound Syste… read moreThree artists share this name: 1. Reggae singer from Jamaica mostly active in late 70s/early 80s Nicodemus (b. Cecil Wellington, 1957, Jamaica) came to notoriety as a DJ in the late 70's as deejay on the Socialist Roots Sound System alongside the famous selector Danny Dread. His family havi… read more -
Terror Fabulous
28,395 listeners
One of the most acclaimed reggae DJs to emerge during the early '90s was Terror Fabulous. Compared often to Buju Banton, Fabulous issu… read moreOne of the most acclaimed reggae DJs to emerge during the early '90s was Terror Fabulous. Compared often to Buju Banton, Fabulous issued several releases during the decade, including such titles as Terror Fabulous, Lyrically Rough, … read moreOne of the most acclaimed reggae DJs to emerge during the early '90s was Terror Fabulous. Compared often to Buju Banton, Fabulous issued several releases during the decade, including such titles as Terror Fabulous, Lyrically Rough, and Gwaney Gwaney. But Terror Fabulous' best-known albu… read more -
Mega Banton
18,140 listeners
Reggae/dance hall DJ Mega Banton may have only issued a total of three full-length albums (First Position, New Year, New Style, and 1,000,0… read moreReggae/dance hall DJ Mega Banton may have only issued a total of three full-length albums (First Position, New Year, New Style, and 1,000,000 Megawatts), but he's also already proven to be an influence on some of the decade's b… read moreReggae/dance hall DJ Mega Banton may have only issued a total of three full-length albums (First Position, New Year, New Style, and 1,000,000 Megawatts), but he's also already proven to be an influence on some of the decade's best-known dance hall DJs, including Buju Banton and Bounty K… read more -
Leroy Gibbons
8,819 listeners
Leroy Gibbons burst on the dancehall scene in the mid-1980s with his strong voice and Lovers Rock style. He fell in with the Jammys camp, p… read moreLeroy Gibbons burst on the dancehall scene in the mid-1980s with his strong voice and Lovers Rock style. He fell in with the Jammys camp, performing over the King Jammys sound system regularly and recording the popular album "This M… read moreLeroy Gibbons burst on the dancehall scene in the mid-1980s with his strong voice and Lovers Rock style. He fell in with the Jammys camp, performing over the King Jammys sound system regularly and recording the popular album "This Magic Moment" for the label as well. He is known mainly … read more