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General Echo
18,428 listeners
General Echo, a top reggae deejay of the late 1970's, created a signature style of chatting nearly 100% explicit sexual content (now… read moreGeneral Echo, a top reggae deejay of the late 1970's, created a signature style of chatting nearly 100% explicit sexual content (now known as "slackness") in dancehall reggae music, paving the way for future Jamaican sup… read moreGeneral Echo, a top reggae deejay of the late 1970's, created a signature style of chatting nearly 100% explicit sexual content (now known as "slackness") in dancehall reggae music, paving the way for future Jamaican superstars such as Shabba Ranks and King Yellowman. Along with … read more
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Brigadier Jerry
15,234 listeners
Whenever the name Brigadier Jerry is brought up in reggae music circles, there is always overwhelming agreement that Briggy is a DJ to be h… read moreWhenever the name Brigadier Jerry is brought up in reggae music circles, there is always overwhelming agreement that Briggy is a DJ to be held in the utmost respect. Since the late 1970's, when he rose through the ranks on culture … read moreWhenever the name Brigadier Jerry is brought up in reggae music circles, there is always overwhelming agreement that Briggy is a DJ to be held in the utmost respect. Since the late 1970's, when he rose through the ranks on culture soundsystems such as Sturgav (Stereograph) and JahLoveMuzik,… read more
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Purpleman
8,521 listeners
Purpleman, like Yellowman, with whom he recorded more than one compilation album, was an Albino Jamaican deejay from the 1980s era of dance… read morePurpleman, like Yellowman, with whom he recorded more than one compilation album, was an Albino Jamaican deejay from the 1980s era of dancehall reggae music. View wikiPurpleman, like Yellowman, with whom he recorded more than one compilation album, was an Albino Jamaican deejay from the 1980s era of dancehall reggae music. View wiki
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Toyan
19,234 listeners
Toyan began his career in 1974, deejaying on Kingston's sound systems, such as Socialist Roots and Romantic HiFi. He recorded his debu… read moreToyan began his career in 1974, deejaying on Kingston's sound systems, such as Socialist Roots and Romantic HiFi. He recorded his debut single, "Disco Pants" in the late 1970s for producer Don Mais. He went on to work exte… read moreToyan began his career in 1974, deejaying on Kingston's sound systems, such as Socialist Roots and Romantic HiFi. He recorded his debut single, "Disco Pants" in the late 1970s for producer Don Mais. He went on to work extensively with Joseph Hoo Kim and Jah Thomas, resulting in a s… read more
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Horace Ferguson
4,601 listeners
Horace Ferguson is one of the first computerized reggae singers. He has been produced by Prince Jazzbo. View wikiHorace Ferguson is one of the first computerized reggae singers. He has been produced by Prince Jazzbo. View wikiHorace Ferguson is one of the first computerized reggae singers. He has been produced by Prince Jazzbo. View wiki
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Peter Metro
5,622 listeners
Peter Metro (b. Peter Clarke, Kingston, Jamaica, c.1960) is a reggae deejay, who released five albums in the 1980s. Initially performing un… read morePeter Metro (b. Peter Clarke, Kingston, Jamaica, c.1960) is a reggae deejay, who released five albums in the 1980s. Initially performing under the name Peter Ranking, he changed his name when he discovered that another deejay was using t… read morePeter Metro (b. Peter Clarke, Kingston, Jamaica, c.1960) is a reggae deejay, who released five albums in the 1980s. Initially performing under the name Peter Ranking, he changed his name when he discovered that another deejay was using that name, and since he was resident deejay on the Metromedia… read more
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Nitty Gritty
23,256 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
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Reggie Stepper
29,426 listeners
Deejay Reggie Stepper started his recording career in the second half of the 80s. The digital riddims of the time provided an excellent bac… read moreDeejay Reggie Stepper started his recording career in the second half of the 80s. The digital riddims of the time provided an excellent backing for his vocal outbursts. For producer Winston Riley he cut an outstanding 12" single on … read moreDeejay Reggie Stepper started his recording career in the second half of the 80s. The digital riddims of the time provided an excellent backing for his vocal outbursts. For producer Winston Riley he cut an outstanding 12" single on the "Stalag" riddim. In the early 90s he managed t… read more
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Nicodemus
21,988 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
