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Alton Ellis
251,354 listeners
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who … read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded… read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in reco… read more -
Cocoa Tea
141,659 listeners
Cocoa Tea, stage name for Calvin Scott ⋆ 3 Sep 1959 in Jamaica, is a reggae, ragga and dancehall artist – singer, singjay, songwriter. Popular in Jamaica from 1985, successful worldwide since the 90s. His honeyed voice has a marvelous vitality and purity. He has recorded with most of Jamaica'… read more -
U-Roy
139,738 listeners
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. … read moreU-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica. U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing … read moreU-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica. U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing at various sound systems, eventually working with King Tubby… read more -
Eek-a-Mouse
409,595 listeners
Eek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay artist, songwriter and music producer Ripton Hylton (⋆ 19 Nov 19… read moreEek-a-Mouse is since 1979 the stage name for the Jamaican dancehall deejay artist, songwriter and music producer Ripton Hylton (⋆ 19 Nov 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica). He is one of Jamaica's premier dancehall stars known for songs as Ganja Smuggling and The Freak and is also seen as a good regg… read more -
The Revolutionaries
68,739 listeners
The Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Cha… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries wi… read moreThe Revolutionaries (sometimes known as "Revolutionaires") is a Jamaican reggae band. Set up in 1975 as the house band of the Channel One Studios owned by Joseph Hoo Kim (following Skin, Flesh and Bones), The Revolutionaries with Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass have c… read more -
Josey Wales
38,197 listeners
Josey Wales was one of dancehall's founding fathers, building on the innovative DJ chatting of his mentor U-Roy and creating a highly … read moreJosey Wales was one of dancehall's founding fathers, building on the innovative DJ chatting of his mentor U-Roy and creating a highly influential style of his own. Along with Brigadier Jerry and his sound-system partner Charlie Chap… read moreJosey Wales was one of dancehall's founding fathers, building on the innovative DJ chatting of his mentor U-Roy and creating a highly influential style of his own. Along with Brigadier Jerry and his sound-system partner Charlie Chaplin, Wales was widely regarded as one of the best DJs in Jam… read more -
Bob Andy
92,568 listeners
Bob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regard… read moreBob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regarded as one of reggae's most influential songwriters. As well as solo recordings, he was a foun… read moreBob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regarded as one of reggae's most influential songwriters. As well as solo recordings, he was a founding member of The Paragons and was in Bob & Marcia. He … read more -
Sound Dimension
34,326 listeners
Sound Dimension were the in-house backing band of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's reggae label Studio One, Brentford Road, Kingston… read moreSound Dimension were the in-house backing band of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's reggae label Studio One, Brentford Road, Kingston Jamaica, after the Soul Vendors, with whom they shared many members. The group's name allege… read moreSound Dimension were the in-house backing band of Clement "Coxsone" Dodd's reggae label Studio One, Brentford Road, Kingston Jamaica, after the Soul Vendors, with whom they shared many members. The group's name allegedly comes from an early English-made echo effect unit, and t… read more -
Don Carlos
260,048 listeners
There are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and c… read moreThere are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer 1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as… read moreThere are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer 1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as a DJ from the late 70's. He debuted as a producer tow… read more -
Michael Prophet
49,486 listeners
Michael Prophet (Michael George Haynes, Kingston, Jamaica, 1957 – 16 December 2017) was a roots reggae singer known for his "crying&qu… read moreMichael Prophet (Michael George Haynes, Kingston, Jamaica, 1957 – 16 December 2017) was a roots reggae singer known for his "crying" tenor vocal style. Michael Prophet grew up in the western Kingston ghetto of Greenwich Farm, … read moreMichael Prophet (Michael George Haynes, Kingston, Jamaica, 1957 – 16 December 2017) was a roots reggae singer known for his "crying" tenor vocal style. Michael Prophet grew up in the western Kingston ghetto of Greenwich Farm, Jamaica. He began his recording career in 1977 when he was d… read more