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Chezidek (born Desbert Johnson, 1973,
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,
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) is a
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singer. He is known for his
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s, "Call Pon Dem" (featured in ''
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''), "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Inna Di Road", and "Leave De Trees".


Biography

Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann's Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on
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in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and
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at various dance and talent shows. He left
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for Kingston where he linked up with
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from Xterminator Production. He recorded his first
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in 2002, entitled ''Harvest Time'' (
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by
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), with popular tracks such as "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Breakfree" and the title track "Harvest Time". His first
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"Leave De Trees" on the Our Promotion label, produced by Hugh Miller (aka Bunny Dan) went on
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. Since then he has performed on major events such as Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex (County). Chezidek's album '' Inna Di Road'' was produced by Bobby "Massive B" Konders and distributed by
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in September 2007. "Call Pon Dem" as well as covers of "Mi Nah Run" from his album '' Inna Di Road'' is featured on the fictional radio station Massive B Sound system in ''
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''.


Discography


References


External links


chezidekreggae.com
{{Authority control 1973 births Living people Jamaican male singers Jamaican reggae singers Converts to the Rastafari movement Jamaican Rastafarians Performers of Rastafarian music People from Saint Ann Parish VP Records artists Greensleeves Records artists