Winston Foster aka "Yellowman"was born on 15 Jan 1957 in Negril. An early target for abuse because of his albinism, he grew up in an institution in Kingston, with little to keep him company besides music. Influenced by early … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO “YELLOWMAN”
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BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO SISTER NANCY
Ophlin Russell was born on 02 January 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica and was one of 15 siblings. Her elder brother, Robert, is better known as Brigadier Jerry, and by her mid-teens, she would occasionally perform on the Twelve Tribes of Israel … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO SISTER NANCY
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO WAYNE SMITH
Ian Flemmings Smith, aka "Wayne Smith" was born on 5 December 1965. He grew up in the Waterhouse area of Kingston and began recording in 1980 at age 14, initially working with producer Prince Jammy who produced his debut … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO WAYNE SMITH
U-ROY PASSES AWAY
Ewart Beckford aka The Originator U-Roy was born in Jones Town, Saint Andrews Parish, Kingston, Jamaica, on 21 September 1942. His family was musical, his mother performing in the choir at a local Seventh-Day Adventist church. He first DJed … [Read more...] about U-ROY PASSES AWAY
BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
Christopher Oteng Martin was born on 14 Feb, 1987 in in Back Pasture, St. Catherine. During high school years, he developed a love for dramatic arts and sports. In 2003, Martin graduated with various awards and accolades. After winning … [Read more...] about BLESSED EARTH STRONG TO CHRISTOPHER MARTIN