HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINATOR OF DANCEHALL MUSIC - WAYNE "SLENG TENG" SMITH

Wayne Smith was born on Decemeber 5, 1965, Waterhouse, Kingston, Jamaica. Wayne is automatically associated with the "Sleng Teng" riddim and song. Wayne's career first started in the late 70's when he recorded the songs "Life is moment" and "Ain't no me without you" for Jammy's.

In 1984, Wayne brought forth the riddim on a small digital Casio keyboard with Noel Davey. They both were the ones who arranged the riddim, slowed it down, matched it to his key, and rehearsed on it. They took this riddim to Jammy's to try to release "Sleng Teng" for two months of asking it fell on deaf ears. After the song was played in a sound clash Jammy's saw the crowds reaction and decided to place a clap on the riddim and release it.

Thereafter, Jammy recorded a number of other artists on the original backing track including Tenor Saw with "Pumpkin Belly", and Johnny Osbourne with "Buddy Bye". The riddim was updated by Jammy in 2005. Jammy's has speed it up slightly, and added horn riff. This version is now known as "Sleng Teng Resurrection".

At present Wayne Smith lives in New York, he still performs here in the United States but more so in Canada, Europe and Japan. Wayne has his own recording studio and record label Sleng Teng Records.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FRIEND, DANCEHALL INVENTOR, ARTIST AND PRODUCER WAYNE "SLENG TENG" SMITH.

P.S. Wayne you mash up de reggae business with dancehall - our inside joke.

Have a great day Wayne.



RELEASES

1982
• Youthman Skanking
1984
• Showdown Vol 7 (Wayne Smith & Patrick Andy)
1985
• Smoker Super
• Wicked Inna Dancehall
1986
• Sleng Teng [aka Under Me Sleng Teng]
• Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub (Wayne Smith & Prince Jammy)


APPEARS ON
• 10 To 1
• 1985 Master Mega Hits
• 300% Dynamite
• Creation Rebel
• Dance Hall Vibe's Vol 1
• From Dubplate To Download
• Hypocrite Inna Dance Hall Style
• Jah Children Invasion Chapter IV
• King At The Controls
• King Jammy - A Man And His Music Vol 2
• King Jammy's At Channel 1
• King Jammy's Selector's Choice Vol 1
• Michael Prophet & Friends
• Original Riddims
• Party Sounds Presents Worries In The Dance
• Powerhouse Presents Strictly Live Stock
• Prince Jammy Presents Vol 2
• Radication Squad Presents Adam And Eve
• Riot Radio Broadcast
• Showdown Vol 7
• Sleng Teng + Computerised Dub
• Stalag 17
• The Crowning Of Prince Jammy
• Tonos All Star Collection
• Tougher Than Tough
• Under Me Sleng Teng Extravaganza
• Under Mi Sleng Teng


AS A MUSICIAN AND VOCALS
• Wayne Smith - Sleng Teng [1986]
• Wayne Smith - Youthman Skanking [1982]
• Wayne Smith & Patrick Andy - Showdown Vol 7 [1984]