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List Of Reggae Fusion Artists
This is a list of reggae fusion, reggae fusion artists. This includes artists who have either been very important to the genre, or have had a considerable amount of exposure (such as in the case of one that has been on a major label). Bands are listed by the first letter in their name (not including the words "a", "an", or "the"), and individuals are listed by last name. __NOTOC__ # *2face Idibia *311 (band), 311 A *Ace of Base *Aidonia *Andru Donalds *Astro (UB40), Astro *Audio Active *Ava Leigh B *Bad Brains *Barrington Levy *Beenie Man *Born Jamericans *Bounty Killer *Brick & Lace *Bridgit Mendler *Buju Banton *Busy Signal (artist), Busy Signal *Bryan Art C *Cham (singer), Cham *Che'Nelle *Cherine Anderson *Christopher Martin (singer), Christopher Martin *Chronixx *Collie Buddz *Costi Ioniță D *Damian Marley *Demarco (artist), Demarco *Dirty Heads *Diana King *Don Yute *Dr.Alban *Dub War E *Ego-Wrappin' *Elephant Man (musician), Elephant Man *Empire ISIS *Rune RK, Enur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggae Fusion
Reggae fusion is a Music_genre#Subtypes, fusion genre of reggae that mixes reggae and/or dancehall with other genres, such as pop music, pop, rock music, rock, hip hop music, hip-hop/rap, Contemporary R&B, R&B, jazz, funk, soul music, soul, disco, electronic music, electronic, and Latin music, amongst others. Origin Artists have been mixing reggae with other genres from as early as the early 1970s, but initially they were described using terms that joined the various genres they performed (e.g. "reggae funk", "reggae pop", "reggae-disco"). It was not until the late 1990s that the term "reggae fusion" was coined. The subgenre predominantly evolved from late 1980s and early 1990s dancehall music which instrumentals or "riddims" contained elements from the R&B and hip hop genres. Due to this, some consider dancehall artists such as Mad Cobra, Shabba Ranks, Super Cat, Buju Banton and Tony Rebel as pioneers of reggae fusion. For some of these artists, among them Buju Banton, reggae fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busy Signal (artist)
A busy signal (or busy tone or engaged tone) in telephony is an audible call-progress tone or audible signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection of that particular telephone call. The busy signal has become less common in the past few decades due to the prevalence of call waiting and voicemail. Reasons for a busy signal An otherwise unspecified busy signal indicates that the called number is occupied: * The called number is talking with another caller on the phone * The number is calling out * Someone else has called the number or is calling the number at the same time * The other line was left off-hook * It is otherwise unavailable The standard busy signal sometimes occurs (sometimes with an intercept message played over the busy) at the end of a call to indicate the other party has hung up (see Disconnect tone), but mostly the off-hook tone is used. In some phone companies in the United Kingdom, the busy signal is played after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Yute
Don Yute is a Jamaican recording artist based in Kingston, Jamaica signed to ''Golden Child Music Group'' and specialising in reggae. He is best known for his 1995 collaboration with Wayne Wonder; ''Sensi Ride''. Biography Early life and careers (1990s) Born Jason Andrew Williams on 9 May 1974, in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica, Williams is best known for his 1995 collaboration with ''Wayne Wonder''. He then went on to record "African Thing" with Prezident Brown (released on Island/Mango), the success of which led him to work with producers such as Bobby "Digital" (Funny, Funny), Donovan Germain (All That Glitters), Steely and Clevie (Hard Core), as well as Grammy Award winning producer Jim Jonsin (who has worked on songs such as ''Space Bound'', by Eminem and ''Lollipop'' by Lil' Wayne). He maintained a high profile in Jamaica in the late 1990s with the singles ''Gal It Wouldn’t Easy'', ''You Own Di Man'', ''La La La'', ''Golden Child'' and ''Livin' In A Dream''. In 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana King
Diana King (born 8 November 1970) is a Jamaican singer-songwriter who performs a mixture and fusion of reggae, reggae fusion and dancehall. They are best known for their hit 1995 single " Shy Guy" and their remake of " I Say a Little Prayer" which was featured on the soundtrack to '' My Best Friend's Wedding''. As of 1998, King has sold over five million records worldwide. Regarded as one of the most successful Jamaican artists, they have scored multiple ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and ''Billboard'' 200 entries. King is also a recipient of the "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards. Early life King was born to an Indo-Jamaican mother and an Afro-Jamaican father in Spanish Town. Career King was a member of the City Heat band, performing on the local hotel circuit before releasing their first solo single, "Change of Heart", in 1991.Jackson, Kevin (2022)Diana King, crossover queen, '' Jamaica Observer'', 26 February 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022 After making an appearance on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Heads
Dirty Heads is an American reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Their debut album, '' Any Port in a Storm'', was released on September 23, 2008, by Executive Music Group (Fontana/Universal). Their latest album, ''Midnight Control'', was released on August 26, 2023, by Better Noise Music. They have been associated with music groups such as Sublime with Rome, 311, and Pepper, and have toured with groups including Cobra Starship, Aer, and Gym Class Heroes. History Early history/formation (1996-2006) The band was founded in 1996 by Jared "Dirty J" Watson and vocalist/guitarist Dustin "Duddy B" Bushnell in Orange County, CA, drawing inspiration from the area's reggae and ska culture. The two first met at a party during their first year of high school. Upon hearing one of Bushnell's rap demo tapes, Watson became inspired to collaborate with him on a new project. Bushnell was already in a punk rock band at the time, while Watson had no previous music experience. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demarco (artist)
Collin Demar Edwards (born 1982), better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician. Music Born in Portmore, St. Catherine Parish, Edwards gained his early experience performing at the Cactus nightclub at the age of 15, and was a selector for the Future Disco sound system.Jeffries, DavidDemarco Biography, Allmusic. Retrieved 12 October 2014Morgan, Simone (2013)Africa Calls Demarco", ''Jamaica Observer'', 10 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014 At the age of 16 he relocated to the US where he worked to fund his interest in music production, and began creating tracks for hip hop and dancehall artists. He is best known for his hit singles "Duppy Know Ah Who Fi Frighten", featuring on the Shoot Out Riddim, "Fallen Soldiers", "True Friend" and "Show It (So Sexy)". He also produced the Top Speed Riddim where he recorded the song "Gal Dem Want" with the Alliance leader Bounty Killer. In 2008 Demarco produced the Big League Riddim and recorded "Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damian Marley
Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican reggae musician. The second youngest child of Bob Marley, he is the recipient of four Grammy Awards. Early life, education and family Marley is the youngest son of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley. He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican jazz singer and crowned Miss World 1976. Like several of Bob's children, Damian was born out of wedlock and outside of Bob's marriage to singer Rita Marley. After seeing the film '' Damien - Omen II'', which is about the coming of the Antichrist, one of Bob's last requests in Germany was to have Damian's name changed. "Damien being a devil...It was inappropriate for him as a Rastafarian to have a child with that name," Bob said and Damian's name was later changed. Damian was two years old when his father died. His nickname "Junior Gong" is derived from his father's nickname of "Tuff Gong". Career Early releases (1992–2004) At the age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Costi Ioniță
Constantin "Costi" Ioniță (; born 14 January 1978) is a Romanian singer regarded as one of the most celebrated ethnic Romanian vocalists of muzică orientală ( manele), and a musician from Constanța.Margaret H. Beissinger, ''"Muzică Orientală": Identity and Popular Culture in Postcommunist Romania'', in Donna A. Buchanan (ed), ''Balkan popular culture and the Ottoman ecumene: music, image, and regional political discourse''. Scarecrow Press, 2007. . pp. 125-126 Career On the 14th of January, 1978, he was born. Born in Constanța and a dentist by training, Costi began his musical career by singing Romanian traditional folkloric music. He however achieved fame as a member of the pop boy band Valahia, enjoying several hits. In 1999, he started to experiment with ''manele'', a composite Balkanic musical style, and in 2000 he collaborated with acclaimed manele singer Adrian Minune on ''Of, viața mea'' ("Oh, my life"), one of the first mainstream successes of the genre in Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collie Buddz
Colin Patrick Harper (born August 21, 1981), better known by his stage name Collie Buddz, is a Bermudian reggae singer. He signed with Columbia Records to release his self-titled debut studio album (2006), which entered the ''Billboard'' 200 and contained the singles "Come Down" and "Mamacita". Career Harper was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to a Bermudian mother and he was raised in Bermuda. He studied audio engineering at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. His name is based on slang for cannabis. Buddz performed on Shaggy's 2007 studio album '' Intoxication'' on the track "Mad Mad World". Self-titled album (2007) On June 7, 2007, he released his debut self-titled album on Columbia and Sony BMG. It included his first single "Come Around" and second single "Blind To You". However, his greatest radio success was "Mamacita", which boasted sales of approximately 4 million copies thanks to this hit single. Buddz is well known for his 2007 hit "Blind to Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chronixx
Jamar Rolando McNaughton (born 10 October 1992), popularly known as Chronixx, is a Jamaican reggae artist. His stage name replaced the name "Little Chronicle" which he was given because of his father, the singer "Chronicle".Jackson, Kevin (2014)Chronixx tops Billboard’s reggae chart", ''Jamaica Observer'', 12 April 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014Jeffries, DavidChronixx Biography, Allmusic. Retrieved 10 May 2014 Chronixx and his music has been branded as a "Reggae Revival", alongside other reggae musicians including Alborosie, Dre Island, Jah Bouks, Jah9, Protoje, Kelissa, Jesse Royal, Keznamdi, Kabaka Pyramid and Lila Iké. His lyrical content revolves around themes of anti-war, romantic declarations and resiliency.Meschino, Patricia (2013)Is Chronixx Jamaican Reggae's Next Big Thing? Chris Blackwell, Diplo Think So, ''Billboard'', 25 September 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2014Bakare, Lanre (2013)Chronixx puts Rastafarianism back into Jamaican reggae, ''The Guardian'', 11 October 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Martin (singer)
Christopher Oteng Martin (born 14 February 1987) is a reggae/dancehall singer and songwriter from St. Catherine, Jamaica. Martin won Digicel's ''Rising Stars'' in 2005 (the Jamaican version of ''American Idol''). He is best known for the songs "Cheaters Prayer", "I'm a Big Deal", "Let Her Go", "Is It Love", and "Dreams of Brighter Days". Biography Born in Back Pasture, St. Catherine, 14 February 1987, to Cleveland and Maxine Martin, Martin attended the Watermount All-Age School and later went on to St. Jago High School. There, he developed a love for dramatic arts and sports. He graduated in 2003. Two years later, he won the Digicel ''Rising Stars'' title in 2005. After this, Martin participated in Digicel's 2005 Christmas promotion. After his debut single "Love Is All We Need," part of the promotional campaign, was released, he became the first Digicel ''Rising Stars'' Alumni to have a hit on the charts in Jamaica. His releases include: "Nah Go Change", "Take My Wings" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherine Anderson
Cherine Tanya Anderson (born 25 September 1984, Rockfort, East Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall/reggae vocalist and actress. Biography Anderson's acting career began in the film '' Dancehall Queen'' (1997), as Marcia's pressured, teenage daughter Tanya; she is also known for playing the character Serena in the 2003 Jamaican film, '' One Love''. Anderson has worked and performed with Sly and Robbie, Sting, Wyclef Jean, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti and others. She contributed to several Independent Online Distribution Alliance compilation releases prior to the success of her January 2006 single, "Good Love", which appeared on a compilation showcasing the riddim of Jimmy Riley's "Love & Devotion". "Good Love" appeared on the 2008 Grammy nominated album, ''Anniversary'', by Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Gang. In 2006, Anderson collaborated with Chuck Fenda on the single, "Coming Over", which rose to #1 on thJamaican charts and remained on the Top 30 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
