John McMorris was born in 1965, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Little John first recorded with Captain Sinbad for the Youth In Progress label at the age of nine, where his piping interjections contrasted neatly with Sinbad’s gruff style, and throughout the 80’s he was seldom out of the Reggae charts. Many indicated that he was the first Dancehall singer, his ability to fit lyrics over any rhythm or backing track became something of a legend in a business that has scant regard for second takes and “dropping in. Little John became a superstar by the age of 17. He began his career on Romantic Hi-Fi, Moving up through Kilimanjaro, Gemini and Volcano Hi Power, where he honed and perfected his craft with a lengthy string of live appearances. Simultaneously, he was recording for virtually every producer in Jamaica. Notably Henry “Junjo” Lawes, Joseph “Jo Jo” Hookim, George Phang, Jah Thomas and Jammy’s, AND he has released countless records on a bewildering string of labels. He no longer records as extensively as he once did, and limits his live appearances to a minimum. Hits for Exterminator proved that he was not relying on his past glories, and his talent, warm personality and skill as a raconteur remained.

RELEASES

1982
Reggae Dance
1983
Showdown Vol 1 (Barry Brown & Little John)
English Woman
Ghetto Youth
Give The Youth A Try
Show Case 83
Sinbad & The Metric System (Peter Metro & Captain Sinbad With Little John)
1984
Showdown Vol 6 (Frankie Paul & Little John)
True Confession
Unite
1985
Rasta Brothers (Don Carlos With Anthony Johnson & Little John)
Clarks Booty
River To The Bank
The Best Of
Worries & Trouble
1986
Rubber Dub One
Youth Of Today
Dance Hall Clash (Uglyman v/s Little John)
198X
Showcase Volume 1 (Trevor Junior & Little John)

COMPILATIONS
Early Days [198X]

APPEARS ON
• 10 To 1
• A Live Session With Kilimanjaro
• Antheng
• Channel One Story
• Channel One Story Chapter Two
• Computer
• Cornerstone Connection Vol 2
• Cornerstone Presents Battle Of The Superstars
• Dance Hall Clash
• Dancehall Session
• Dancehall Showcase Vol 2
• Don Mais Presents Roots Tradition vineyard
• Dynamite Series #3
• Firehouse Revolution
• General For All General
• Grapevine Records Vault Classics Vol 1
• Hidden Treasures Vol 2
• Jah Thomas Greensleeves 12 Rulers
• Junjo Presents A Live Session With Aces International
• King Jammy’s Selector’s Choice Vol 1
• King Jammy’s Selector’s Choice Vol 2
• King Jammy’s Selector’s Choice Vol 3
• King Jammy’s Selector’s Choice Vol 4
• Kingston 13 All Stars
• Midnight Rock Presents Ansa Riddim
• Midnight Rock Presents Reggae Veterans Vol 1
• One-A-Way Style
• Presenting The Posse Vol 1 & 2
• Presenting The Posse Vol 2
• Rasta Brothers
• Ready When You Ready
• Ride The Rhythm
• Roots Dancehall Party
• Roots Of Dance Hall
• Roots Tradition 70s and 80s Vintage
• Rub-A-Dub Soldiers
• Showcase Volume 1
• Showdown Vol 1
• Showdown Vol 6
• Sinbad & The Metric System
• Special Request To All Dance Hall Fans
• Stalag 17,18 & 19
• The CSA Collection Vol 1
• The CSA Collection Vol 3
• The Final Mission
• The Kings Of Reggae
• The Rhythm King
• The Very Best Of Me
• Total Recall - Volcano Vol 1
• Trojan Dancehall Roots Box Set
• Vintage Various Artists 70s-80s
• Wackies Sampler Vol 3

AS A MUSICIAN
VOCALS
Barry Brown & Little John - Showdown Vol 1 [1983]
Little John - Clarks Booty [1985]
Little John - Early Days [198X]
Little John - English Woman [1983]
Little John - Ghetto Youth [1983]
Little John - Give The Youth A Try [1983]
Little John - River To The Bank [1985]
Little John - The Best Of [1985]
Little John - True Confession [1984]
Little John - Worries & Trouble [1985]
Little John - Youth Of Today [1986]
Peter Metro & Captain Sinbad With Little John - Sinbad & The Metric System [1983]
Trevor Junior & Little John - Showcase Volume 1 [198X]
Uglyman v/s Little John - Dance Hall Clash [1986]