Name	Bounty Killer
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Rodney Basil Price
Alias	The General, Warlord, Five Star General, Ghetto Gladiator, Poor People Governor, Grung Gad (Ground God)
Phrases	Ayo Yallo, Bullet, Bung Bang, Kaboom, Connect, People Dead
Born	June 12, 1972
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genre	Reggae, Dancehall
Years active	1992–present
Label	VP Records
Associated acts	Alliance, Busta Rhymes, Angel Doolas, Richie Stephens, No Doubt, Baby Cham, Buju Banton, Elephant Man, Junior Reid, Kardinal Offishall, Rik Rok, T.O.K.
Url	BountyKiller.com

Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price June 12, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a grammy nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective known as The Alliance.

Biography

Early life and career

Price moved to Kingston at an early age, along with his mother his siblings. At the age of 14, Price was shot by a stray bullet during a gunfight between rival political factions, and while convalescing in hospital decided on the name Bounty Killer. After recovering, he increased his performances on a greater number of sound systems, and turned his attention towards recording.

1990s

During the early 1990s, Price was encouraged recorded at King Jammy's studio in Kingston. Price eventually recorded with King Jammy, the first session being in Spring 1992. Jammy's brother Uncle T disagreed and released the single himself.

In 1993, Price performed at the annual hardcore festival Sting held in the days after Christmas. . He and singer Merciless got into a fist fight on stage during the Sting festival in 1997, and Price made headlines throughout Jamaica for the rivalry with Beenie Man; both claim that the other has stolen his act. They settled their differences after both realized the negative effect their feud was having on the industry.

He increased control over his output in 1995 by leaving Jammy and setting up his own Scare Dem Productions company and Priceless Records label.

During the 1990s, Price voiced for several producers and labels in Jamaica, releasing songs such as "Defend the Poor", "Mama", "Book, Book, Book", "Babylon System" and "Down in the Ghetto". At about this time, he became known in USA and in Europe, recording with such artists as Busta Rhymes, No Doubt, Masta Killa, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, Swizz Beatz and AZ.

In the mid-1990s, he began releasing albums, with four released in 1994. His 1996 album My Xperience was hugely successful, spending six months on the Billboard reggae chart.

In 1997 Bounty Killer decided to make a cover version of Rose Royce hit single Love Don't Live Here Anymore and invited Swedish superstar Robyn. The song made a huge success in the Caribbean & the US. It was also featured in She's So Lovely (Sean Penn film).

In 1998, contributed the song "Deadly Zone" to the album Blade: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture.

Price has expressed disdain for popular rap, which he called "embarrassing to reggae," even while collaborating with Wu Tang Clan, Mobb Deep and others he considers hardcore. Further success followed with albums such as Ghetto Dictionary Volume I: Art of War and Ghetto Dictionary Volume II: Mystery, the latter receiving a Grammy nomination. In 2006, he signed with VP Records and released the compilation album Nah No Mercy - The Warlord Scrolls on November 7, 2006. He has been credited with having inspired many young artists such as Vybz Kartel, Mavado and Elephant Man and several other members of The Alliance.

In 2003, Price canceled two of his concerts after the LGBT magazine Outrage! petitioned Scotland Yard for his arrest, claiming that the homophobic content of his lyrics — including four songs about killing gays — would incite violence and harassment against the gay community.

Personal life

Price was arrested twice at the annual Reggae Sumfest: he was arrested but not charged in a 2001 altercation with another performer and arrested and charged in 2008 for using profanity during his performance. He was also arrested on February 3, 2009 after allegedly running seven traffic lights in Kingston, Jamaica and charged with refusal to take a breathalyzer test and disobeying red lights.

Price was arrested by police in June 2006 and charged with assaulting the mother of his child. According to the Jamaica Star, "The complainant was allegedly punched in the face several times, dragged some distance away and her head slammed into a wall."

Discography

Albums

Roots, Reality & Culture (VP Records) (1994)

Jamaica’s Most Wanted (Greensleeves Records) (1994)

Guns Out (Greensleeves Records) (1994)

Face to Face (VP Records) (1994)

Down in the Ghetto (Greensleeves Records) (1994)

No Argument (Greensleeves Records) (1995)

My Xperience (VP Records/TVT Records) (1996)

Ghetto Gramma (Greensleeves Records) (1997)

Next Millennium (VP Records/TVT Records) (1998)

5^th Element (VP Records) (1999)

Ghetto Dictionary – The Mystery (VP Records) (2002)

Ghetto Dictionary – The Art of War (VP Records) (2002)

Nah No Mercy - The Warlord Scrolls (VP Records) (2006)

EPs

Raise Hell on Hellboy (PayDay Music Group) (2009)

Singles

US singles

See also

List of individuals banned from entering the United Kingdom

References

External links

Bounty Killer website

Greensleeves Records' Biography of Bounty Killer

Reggae Reviews' Bounty Killer page

More about Bounty Killer

Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:Dancehall musicians Category:Jamaican reggae singers Category:Jamaican male singers Category:People from Kingston, Jamaica

Name	Michael Rose
Background	solo_singer
Alias	Michael Rose
Born	July 11, 1957
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genre	Reggae
Occupation	Singer - Songwriter
Years active	1974 - Present
Associated acts	Black Uhuru

Michael Rose (born 11 July 1957) is a Jamaican singer. Possessing a wide-ranged voice, Rose would regularly meet in Kingston with singers, musicians, writers, and producers such as Dennis Brown, Big Youth, The Wailers, Gregory Isaacs, Sly and Robbie, and others.

Career

Rose started his recording career as a solo artist for record producers Yabby You and Niney the Observer. He joined Black Uhuru in 1977 after the departure of Don Carlos and Garth Dennis. He led them to international success in the early 1980s, having written most of their popular material. They won the first-ever Grammy Award for reggae in 1985 for the album Anthem, with the hallmark voice of Rose in the forefront.

After the release of Anthem, Rose left Black Uhuru and retired to the Blue Mountains in Jamaica to start a coffee farm. He released a string of singles in Jamaica, but nothing much was heard of him outside the island until 1989, when he was signed to RCA and released the strongly pop influenced album Proud in Europe and Japan. The deal with RCA was short-lived however, and Rose returned to Jamaica to record a new string of Sly and Robbie produced singles. He also recorded for other producers but the only albums during this period were the Japan only releases Bonanza (1991) and King Of General (1992). The Sly and Robbie produced singles were eventually released on the vinyl only Sly And Robbie presents: Mykall Rose - The Taxi Sessions in 1995 also saw his American debut as a solo artist with the album Michael Rose on Heartbeat Records. The single "Short Temper" reached #2 on the Gavin reggae chart.

In the period 1995-2004 Heartbeat Records released a total of nine albums including and a compilation entitled . Next to these albums, a great amount of different recordings appeared on dozens of Jamaican vinyl singles and several albums, including "Last Chance" which was #1 on the UK reggae charts for several weeks. He also recorded "Michael Rows the Boat Ashore" in 2001.

In 2002, Rose recorded two albums: Babylon 9/11 Tip Of The Iceberg (released on Love Injection in 2004), and a yet untitled album for African Star records. In August 2002, Rose was reported arrested in Miami Airport by U.S. Marshals in a case of mistaken identity. Although he was released, it resulted in Rose losing his U.S. work permit.

Rose re-joined Black Uhuru in February 2004, and performed several concerts in Jamaica and Europe with the group. They also released a Jamaican single "Dollars" and reportedly have recorded a yet untitled and unreleased album. Yet, in spite of his reunion with Black Uhuru, Rose still tours, records and releases material as a solo artist. In 2007 he recorded the number 1 single "Shoot Out" for producer John John. His latest album was released early 2008 on the Rhythm Club record label, entitled Great Expectations.

His distinct vocal style, his tu tu tweng, and other scats, have inspired many singers.

Rose was also an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' judging panel to support independent artists.

Name spelling

From about 1991 onwards, his name was often spelled 'Mykal Rose', which Rose has said is the Ethiopian way of spelling his name, which made it feel closer to home. Other spellings found on certain releases include 'Mykal Roze', 'Mikal Rose', 'Michael Roze' and so forth. This may have caused difficulty in tracking down releases.

Photo gallery

Discography

Singles

"Key of Keys" / Version (Trojan Rockers TRO 9019) (1977)

"Shoot Out" (2007)

"Jump Nya Benge" (2006)

"Are You Ready For Something New" (Rebel Cuts) (2006)

"Rude Boys (Back in Town)" (6 song maxi-single) (1996)

"Short Temper" (6 song maxi-single) (1995)

Albums

Dub Expectations (2008)

Great Expectations (2008)

The Saga (2007)

Warrior Dub (2007)

Passion Of Life (2007)

Warrior (2007)

Babylon A Fight (2006)

African Dub (2005)

African Roots (2005)

Babylon 9/11 - Tip of the Iceberg (2004)

(2004)

Never Give It Up (2001)

Live in San Francisco (2002), 2B1 - released in 2003 as Live At Maritime Hall

Fire Fire Burning (2002)

X Uhuru (1999)

Bonanza (diff from Japan 1992 release) (1999)

(1998), Heartbeat

Selassie I Showcase (1997)

Dub Wicked (1997)

Dance Wicked (1997)

Nuh Carbon (1996)

Big Sound Frontline (1996)

Be Yourself (1996)

Rising Star (1995)

Michael Rose (1995)

Voice of the Ghetto (1995)

King Of General (1994)

Bonanza (Japan) (1992)

See also

Beres Hammond

Barrington Levy

Bunny Wailer

References

External links

Last.FM: Michael Rose Page

Michael Rose Bio

Mykal "Grammy" Rose Official Myspace page

Category:1957 births Category:Living people Category:Jamaican reggae singers Category:Jamaican male singers Category:Black Uhuru members

Name	Beenie Man
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Anthony Moses Davis
Alias	Ras Moses, The Doctor, The Girls Dem Sugar, He recorded his debut single, "Too Fancy", with record producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes in 1981, with Lawes also including him on the 1983 album Junjo Presents Two Big Sounds alongside established stars such as Dillinger, Fathead, and Ringo. His debut album, The Invincible Beenie Man: The Ten Year Old DJ Wonder was produced by Bunny Lee and released in 1983, his first hit single following the same year with the Winston Holness-produced "Over the Sea". In 1984 Beenie Man recorded some material with Barrington Levy (released ten years later), but his music career was put on hold while he finished school, and spent time travelling to the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.
Name	Man, Beenie
Date of birth	22 August 1973

Category:1973 births Category:People from Kingston, Jamaica Category:2000s singers Category:Dancehall musicians Category:Reggae fusion artists Category:Grammy Award winners Category:Jamaican reggae musicians Category:Living people Category:Sony/ATV Music Publishing artists

Name	Barrington Levy
Background	solo_singer
Born	April 30, 1964
Origin	Clarendon, Jamaica
Genre	Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion
Years active	1976–present
Label	MCA Records
Url	www.barringtonlevy.net

Barrington Levy (born 30 April 1964, Clarendon, Jamaica) is a reggae and dancehall artist from Jamaica.

Career

In 1976, Levy formed a band with his cousin, Everton Dacres, called the Mighty Multitude; the pair released "My Black Girl" in 1977. though the single was a failure, the fourteen year old was a popular performer at Jamaican dancehalls. Although albums were not terribly important in Jamaica at the time, Levy released four albums before 1980: Shaolin Temple, Bounty Hunter, Shine Eye Gal (United Kingdom) and Englishman, a critically acclaimed record. His success led to many earlier studio and sound system performances being reissued without his consent, releases he described as "joke business". He began working with Paul "Jah Screw" Love and toured the UK in 1984, where he enjoyed a big hit on the reggae charts with "Under Mi Sensi", which was followed by the crossover hit "Here I Come", which reached number 41 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985. The late 1980s saw Levy, now in his twenties, slow down his recorded output, though he continued to perform and record regularly, and played at Sunsplash every year from 1987 to 1995. His fortunes were revived by two cover versions of Bob Andy songs - "My Time" and "Too Experienced", both produced by Jah Screw, and he was signed by Island Records in 1991 for the Divine album. In 1991 he returned to the UK charts with "Tribal Base", a single by Rebel MC featuring Levy and Tenor Fly, which reached number 20. In 1993, Levy tried to break in the United States with the Barrington album, produced by Lee Jaffe, Andre Betts and Sly & Robbie, but it failed to give him the breakthrough he wanted and his relationship with MCA Records was short-lived.

In the 1990s, Levy continued to release periodic hits in Jamaica, and more rarely in the UK, although his vocals were sampled and used in many underground and released jungle tunes. In 1998, he released Living Dangerously, which included a collaboration with one of Jamaica's most prolific deejays, Bounty Killer, and with Snoop Dogg. The release was one of Levy's most successful since the start of the 1990s, and saw him finally achieve some success in the US. Levy performed on two tracks on Long Beach Dub All Stars 1999 album Right Back, and also played a few shows with the band. He was featured on a 1999 track by the Rascalz titled "Top Of The World", also featuring K-os. Levy also appeared on two singles by rapper Shyne (notably Shyne's 2000 debut single, "Bad Boyz"), and on a track for drum and bass artist Aphrodite's 2000 album Aftershock. "Here I Come" returned to the charts in 2001, with a new version by Levy and Talisman P reaching number 21 in the UK.

In 2004, he contributed to a track on the album White People by Handsome Boy Modeling School, a project by Prince Paul and Dan the Automator. He also did some collaborations with Slightly Stoopid on their 2005 album Closer To The Sun. Most recently, Levy made a guest appearance on the single "No Fuss" by Red-1 of the Rascalz, from his 2007 album Beg For Nothing.

"Here I Come" is also featured in Saints Row 2 and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas.

He also appeared on a demo for Jadakiss' latest album The Last Kiss called Hard Times

Discography

Albums

Bounty Hunter (1979) Jah Life

Shine Eye Gal (1979), Burning Sounds

Englishman (1979), Greensleeves

Robin Hood (1980), Greensleeves

Doh Ray Me (1980), JB

Run Come Ya! (1981), Jah Life

21 Girls Salute (1982), Jah Life

Poor Man Style (1983), Trojan

Lifestyle (1983), GG's

Teach Me Culture (1983), Live & Learn

Money Move (1983), Powerhouse

Here I Come (1984), Greensleeves

Barrington Levy Meets Frankie Paul (1984), Ariwa - with Frankie Paul

Barrington Levy (1984), Clocktower

Prison Oval Rock (1985), Volcano

Open Book (1985), Tuff Gong

Clash Of The 80s (1986), Cornerstone - with Cocoa Tea

Love the Life You Live (1988), Time

Live and Learn Presents Beres Hammond and Barrington Levy (1990), Live & Learn - with Beres Hammond

Divine (1991), Island/Mango

Turning Point (1992), Greensleeves

Barrington (1993), MCA

Duets (1995), RAS - also released as DJ Counteraction (1995), Greensleeves

Time Capsule (1996), RAS - recorded 1982

Living Dangerously (1998), Breakaway

Wanted (2005), 2B1 - CD+DVD

Working Title TBA

References

External links

Official website

Discography

Category:1964 births Category:Living people Category:Dancehall musicians Category:Jamaican songwriters Category:Jamaican reggae singers Category:Reggae fusion artists Category:Jamaican male singers Category:People from Clarendon Parish

Name	Cham
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Damian Beckett
Alias	Baby Cham
Born	February 24, 1979
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genre	ReggaeDancehallReggae fusion
Occupation	Deejay, singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active	2000s – present
Label	Atlantic, Madhouse
Associated acts	Madhouse Records, Dave Kelly (producer), Buju Banton, Tanya Stephens, Spice, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Wyclef Jean & Lady Saw, Foxy Brown
Url	www.cham-music.com

Cham (born Damian Beckett on February 24, 1979) is a Grammy Award-nominated Jamaican recording artist, most well known for his 2006 single "Ghetto Story" from his major label debut album of the same name, a song which led to multiple "story" songs by other artists in a similar vein. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records, and was previously known as Baby Cham, until 2005. He is still called "Baby Cham" by his Jamaican fans and fans from around the world.

The Miami New Times referred to Cham's 2000 debut album Wow... The Story as "the most anticipated album in years from any reggae artist," and a Washington Post review of a live Cham concert in 2006 described him as "the man who may be the next Sean Paul -- a dancehall artist who crosses over to the U.S. hip-hop market."

Throughout his career, Cham has collaborated with many hip-hop and R&B; artists such as Foxy Brown, Alicia Keys, Carl Thomas, Shawn Mims, Akon, and T-Pain.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Guest appearances

"Shottas" T-Pain feat. Cham & Kardinal Offishall

"This Is Why I'm Hot" (Remix) Mims feat. Junior Reid & Cham

"The Day Before" Jully Black feat. Cham

"Oh No (You Can't Be Serious)" Carl Thomas feat. Cham

"Tables Will Turn" Foxy Brown feat. Cham

"Party Time" (Remix) Lukie D feat. Cham & Jadakiss

"Love Is on My Mind" Shawnna feat. Cham & Sisqo

"Run Dem" Foxy Brown feat. Cham

"Never Never" (Remix) Brick & Lace feat. Cham

"I Fell in Love with the DJ" Che'Nelle feat. Cham

"Tonight" Keke Palmer feat. Cham

"Girl I Need" Mario feat. Cham

"Bullet" DJ Khaled feat. Cham, Rick Ross

References

External links

Official Site

Category:Atlantic Records artists Category:Reggae fusion artists Category:1977 births Category:Living people