CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF REGGAE ARTIST ROMAN STEWART - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Year after year, every January 24, 25 and May 11, I have to sit around and shake my head in sorrow, shame and pity. One cannot hear a radio personality purse their lips on their radio program to remember Roman Stewart. I sometimes wonder if these radio personalities know their reggae music history or care to know. Do they take time out to research or interview elders in the industry to learn? I guess not. All you hear most times is a bag of noise and/or chat. When I do meet up with them - those with whom I can relate to, they can tell you that I always tell them like it is, as I am not one to hold back.


This year I must say thank you to Clinton Lindsay, Carter Van Pelt and E2onair.com, for remembering Romey another year. Thanks also goes out to Frankie Paul, Glen Brown, Jr. Demus, Winston Meditations and Linval Thompson for your drops and memories of Roman that will be aired on E2onair.com all day today.


TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW, IF THERE WAS NO ROMAN STEWART THERE WOULD NOT BE A DENNIS BROWN. Yes read my caps. Roman taught Dennis to sing. Listen to Dennis, Watch Dennis, See Dennis' performance - who do you see - YES ROMAN STEWART.


THE MAN, a/k/a ROMEY, MR. SPECIAL


Born in May 11 1957, Roman Stewart at a tender age would sing on the streets and at the pier where cruise ships docked. His friend Freddie McGregor would collect the money that people gave them. In 1968, he was just 11 years old when he did his first recording "Walking Down The Street". In 1974 Roman got his first hit song "Hooray Festival", followed by "Hit Song" in 1976.


The early 1970's was good to Roman wherein he started recording more songs for well known producers (Glen Brown, Derrick Harriott, Everton Da Silva, Phil Pratt and Linval Thompson) It is said that his best known tune is "Rice and Peas" recorded in 1979 for Linval Thompson. In all Roman recorded more than 70 singles and two albums by himself and endured a career of more than 30 years.


Roman moved from Jamaica to New York in 1976, he recorded some songs, dubs and did shows. The latter he was known to do especially when his friends arrived in town most of for free of charge.


On January 25, 2004 Roman a/k/a Romey died of a heart attack at the age of 46. Prior to that night Roman attended a show to see his good friend Freddie McGregor. Thereafter, he attended a birthday party where he sang two songs. It is said that when Roman attempted to sing his third song, he placed the microphone down and complained of chest pains. He later collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in a coma.


Roman had regain consciousness after an operation lasting several hours and it is said that Roman was heard saying "If I get through this, I'm going to change my life." Later he went into a second coma, as we sat and waited in E2 Studios (Ed Robinson's Studio) praying and hoping for the best, we received that call from Yvonne Young the call we really did not want and she informed us that Roman had passed on.


I know that Roman is probably up there looking down at us with that kool aid smile about to make a call to all sound-men saying "hey I got D Brown and Alton here, how much dub you want". Always the jovial hustler - our Romey. Gone but not forgotten.

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]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DWIGHT PINKNEY

DWIGHT PINKNEY also known as Brother Dee, was born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica in 1945. He is a Jamaican guitarist best known for his work as a session musician and as a member of Zap Pow and the Roots Radics, who since 1999 has recorded as a solo artist.

In the mid-1960s he joined The Sharks as guitarist, the band recording for Studio One and backing The Wailers on their 1965 Jamaican hit single "Put It On", also providing backing for recordings by Ken Boothe and The Gaylads.

1967 Pinkney wrote one of his most successful songs, while a member of The Sharks, is "How Could I Live", which was originally released as the b-side of Jeff Dixon and Marcia Griffiths' "Words" single, and has since been recorded by artists including Myrna Hague, The Heptones, Richie Stephens, George Nooks, and Dennis Brown (as "How Could I Leave").

1969 Pinkney moved on to work with Zap Pow, a band with members including Beres Hammond, David Madden, and Glen DaCosta. Zap Pow recorded two albums and their best-known song, "This is Reggae Music", was co-written by Pinkney.

In the mid-1970s, Pinkney put his recording career on hold to attend the Jamaican School of Music, undertaking a course in Afro-American music, and studying arranging, and later taking on a teaching role.

1979 Pinkney's arrangement of The Astronauts' Festival Song Competition-winning "Born Jamaican" won him a Guinness Jamaica award, and he returned once again to recording.

In the early 1980s he joined the Roots Radics, replacing Sowell Radics, and he also worked on a number of albums for the following artists: Barry Brown, Bunny Wailer, Culture, Frankie Paul, The Itals, Yellowman, and Gregory Isaacs.

1999 he reelased his debut solo album, the award winning Jamaican Memories by the Score, which includes an updated version of "How Could I Live".

2000, he formed a new band, the Distinguished Personalities Band (aka the DP Band) along with Keith Francis and Earl Fitzsimmons.

Albums that followed were in 2000 and 2002.

2004 he contributed to the album Is it Rolling Bob? A Reggae Tribute to Bob Dylan.

2008 Pinkney released an album of instrumental versions of Bob Marley songs, Dwight Pinkney Picks Marley Melodies.


Pinkney has also appeared in the films Smile Orange, Land of Look Behind, and Holyland.

SOLO DISCOGRAPHY
▪ Jamaican Memories by the Score (1999) RAS/TP
▪ All Occasions (2000)
▪ More Jamaican Memories (2002) VP
▪ Home Grown Jamaican (2005)
▪ Reggae Chronicles (2006) Hallmark
▪ Love & Peace (2007)
▪ Dwight Pinkney Picks Marley Melodies (2008) VP

AWARDS
▪ Guinness Jamaica Award for "Born Jamaican" (as arranger), 1979
▪ Jamaica Federation of Musicians Union (JFMU) Award for Jamaican Memories by the score
▪ Reggae-Soca Music Award for Jamaican Memories by the Score
▪ Canadian Pippers Award, 2002
▪ International Reggae and World Music Award (IRAWMA) of Honour for contribution the development of Jamaican music, 2008.

PRODUCTIONS
Zap Pow - Zap Pow [1973-78]

APPEARS ON
• Beres Hammond & Friends

AS A MUSICIAN
GUITAR

African Brothers - Want Some Freedom [1970-78]
African Brothers & King Tubby - The African Brothers Meets King Tubby In Dub [197X]
Barry Brown & Little John - Showdown Vol 1 [1983]
Beres Hammond - Beres Hammond [1985]
Beres Hammond - Let's Make A Song [1981]
Bunny Wailer - Crucial Roots Classics [1978-82]
Bunny Wailer - Live ! [1983]
Bunny Wailer - Rock'n'Groove [1981]
Bunny Wailer - Tribute [1981]
Culture - Culture In Culture [1986]
Delroy Wilson - Worth Your Weight In Gold [1984]
Dennis Brown & Gregory Isaacs - Judge Not [1984]
Don Carlos & Gold - Them Never Know Natty Dread Have Him Credential [1982]
Don Carlos & Gold & Gladiators - Showdown Vol 3 [1984]
Earl Sixteen - Songs For A Reason [1983]
Frankie Paul - Strange Feeling [1983]
Freddie McGregor - Rhythm So Nice [1983]
Itals - Cool And Dread [1982-83]
Jah Thomas - Dance Hall Connection [1982]
John Holt - Vibes [1985]
Johnny Osbourne - Dancing Time [1984]
Johnny Osbourne - Rock Me Rock Me [1985]
Johnny Osbourne Meets Roots Radics - 1980-1981 Vintage [1980-81]
Junior Byles - Rasta No Pickpocket [1986]
Junior Reid - Original Foreign Mind [1985]
Junior Reid & Don Carlos - Firehouse Clash [1986]
Kiddus I - Graduation In Zion [1978-80]
Knowledge - Rasta Don't Take Bribe [1978X]
Lone Ranger - Rosemarie [1981]
Lone Ranger - Rosemarie Meet DJ Daddy [1981-82]
Michigan & Smiley - Step By Step [1982]
Peter Chemist - Dub Mixture [1984]
Peter Chemist - Dub Prescription [1984]
Ring Craft Posse - St. Catherine In Dub [1972-84]
Ringo - Pancoot [1982]
Robert Ffrench - The Favourite [1985]
Roots Radics - Radicfaction [1982]
Scientist - Crucial Cuts Vol 2 [1984]
Scientist vs Professor - Dub Duel At King Tubby's [1983]
Sugar Minott - With Lots Of Extra [1983]
Sugar Minott & Frankie Paul - Showdown Vol 2 [1983]
Super Cat - Boops ! [1986]
Techniques - I'll Never Fall In Love [1983]
Techniques - Techniques In Dub [197X]
Triston Palmer - Joker Smoker [1982]
Triston Palmer & Toyan - Nice Time [1982]
Tyrone Evans - Don Evans [1983]
U Roy - Line Up And Come [1987]
Various Artists - One-A-Way Style [198X]
Welton Irie - Reprobate [197X]
Winston Jarrett - Wise Man [1979]
Yellowman - Jack Sprat [1982]
Yellowman & Fathead - One Yellowman [1982]
Yellowman & Fathead & Purpleman - Showdown Vol 5 [1984]
Zap Pow - Love Hits [197X]
Zap Pow - Now [1976]
Zap Pow - Revolutionary Zap Pow [1971]
Zap Pow - Zap Pow [1973-78]

VOCALS
Zap Pow - Love Hits [197X]
Zap Pow - Revolutionary Zap Pow [1971]
Zap Pow - Zap Pow [1973-78]

BASS
Sugar Minott - Herbman Hustling [1984]

BACKING VOCALS
Zap Pow - Zap Pow [1973-78]

LEAD GUITAR
Al Campbell - The Other Side Of Love [1981]
Barrington Levy - Open Book [1982-84]
Bim Sherman - The Need to Live [1981-95]
Bingy Bunny - Me And Jane [1982]
Clint Eastwood & General Saint - Two Bad D.J. [1981]
Colour Man - Kick Up Rumpus [1986]
Danny Dread I - Hit Me With Music [1983]
Dillinger - Join The Queue [1983]
Don Carlos - Just A Passing Glance [1984]
Early B - Ghost Busters [1985]
Edi Fitzroy - Check For You Once [1982]
Edi Fitzroy - First Class Citizen [1982]
Edi Fitzroy - Youthman Penitentiary [1982]
General Trees - Everything SoSo [1985]
General Trees - Negril [1986]
Gregory Isaacs - All I Have Is Love, Love, Love [1986]
Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse [1982]
Horace Martin - Watermelon Man [1985]
I Roy - The Classic I Roy [1986]
Jah Thomas & Roots Radics - Prophecy Of Dub [1980-82]
Jimmy Reid - Are You Ready [1985]
Johnny Osbourne - Reality [1984]
Josie Wales - Ruling [1986]
Leroy Sibbles - Selections [1985]
Leroy Smart - She Just A Draw Card [1982]
Little John - Ghetto Youth [1983]
Mighty Diamonds - Backstage [1983]
New Age Steppers - Foundation Steppers [1982]
Nicodemus - Mr. Fabulous [1986]
Nicodemus - The Very Best Of Nicodemus [1983]
Pablo Moses - Tension [1985]
Paula Clarke - It's All Over [1986]
Peter Metro & Friends - Dedicated To You [1984]
Phillip Frazer & Triston Palma - The Big Showdown [1984]
Ranking Toyan - Ghetto Man Skank [1983]
Red Rose & King Kong - Two Big Bull In A One Pen [1986]
Robert French - Mr French Showcase [198X]
Scientist - The People's Choice [198X]
Scientist Meets Roots Radics - Scientist Meets The Roots Radics [1981]
Shelly Thunder - Small Horse Woman [1986]
Tetrack - Trouble [1983]
Triston Palmer - Show Case [1982]
Triston Palmer - Touch Me, Take Me [1982]
Twinkle Brothers - Dub Massacre Part 1 & 2 [1983-87]
Twinkle Brothers - Enter Zion [1984]
U Brown - Jam It Tonight [1983]
Viceroys - Brethren And Sistren [1983]
Viceroys - Chancery Lane [1984]
Wailing Souls - Stranded [1984]


RHYTHM GUITAR
Early B - Ghost Busters [1985]
Early B & Malibu - My Friends Circle Jamaica [198X]
Freddie McGregor - Come On Over [1983]
General Trees - Ghost Rider [1985]
George Faith - Sings For Lovers Only [1987]
Gregory Isaacs - All I Have Is Love, Love, Love [1986]
J.C. Lodge - Revealed [1984]
Jimmy Reid - Are You Ready [1985]
Leroy Sibbles - On Top [1982]
Michael Prophet - Settle Yu Fe Settle [1987]
Pablo Moses - Tension [1985]
Twinkle Brothers - Burden Bearer [1983]
Viceroys - Chancery Lane [1984]

PICK GUITAR
Ijahman - Africa [1984]

KEYBOARDS
Itals - Cool And Dread [1982-83]
Mighty Diamonds - Kouchie Vibes [1978-84]

REMEMBERING ROMAN STEWART

Year after year, every January 25, I have to sit around and shake my head in sorrow, shame and pity. One cannot hear a radio personality purse their lips on their radio program to remember Roman Stewart. I sometimes wonder if these radio personalities know their reggae music history or care to know. Do they take time out to research or interview elders in the industry to learn? I guess not. All you hear most times is a bag of noise and/or chat. When I do meet up with them - those with whom I can relate to, they can tell you that I always tell them like it is, as I am not one to hold back. Last year and now this year one radio personality promised me that he would do a special on Roman Stewart and to his word he did.


Thank you Fatforward of 93.5 FM radio in the Bronx, NY for remembering Romey another year.


TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW, IF THERE WAS NO ROMAN STEWART THERE WOULD NOT BE A DENNIS BROWN. Yes read my caps. Roman taught Dennis to sing. Listen to Dennis, Watch Dennis, See Dennis' performance - who do you see - YES ROMAN STEWART.


THE MAN, a/k/a ROMEY, MR. SPECIAL


Born in May 11 1957, Roman Stewart at a tender age would sing on the streets and at the pier where cruise ships docked. His friend Freddie McGregor would collect the money that people gave them. In 1968, he was just 11 years old when he did his first recording "Walking Down The Street". In 1974 Roman got his first hit song "Hooray Festival", followed by "Hit Song" in 1976.


The early 1970's was good to Roman wherein he started recording more songs for well known producers (Glen Brown, Derrick Harriott, Everton Da Silva, Phil Pratt and Linval Thompson) It is said that his best known tune is "Rice and Peas" recorded in 1979 for Linval Thompson. In all Roman recorded more than 70 singles and two albums by himself and endured a career of more than 30 years.


Roman moved from Jamaica to New York in 1976, he recorded some songs, dubs and did shows. The latter he was known to do especially when his friends arrived in town most of for free of charge.


On January 25, 2004 Roman a/k/a Romey died of a heart attack at the age of 46. Prior to that night Roman attended a show to see his good friend Freddie McGregor. Thereafter, he attended a birthday party where he sang two songs. It is said that when Roman attempted to sing his third song, he placed the microphone down and complained of chest pains. He later collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in a coma.


Roman had regain consciousness after an operation lasting several hours and it is said that Roman was heard saying "If I get through this, I'm going to change my life." Later he went into a second coma, as we sat and waited in E2 Studios (Ed Robinson's Studio) praying and hoping for the best, we received that call from Yvonne Young the call we really did not want and she informed us that Roman had passed on.


I know that Roman is probably up there looking down at us with that kool aid smile about to make a call to all sound-men saying "hey I got D Brown and Alton here, how much dub you want". Always the jovial hustler - our Romey. Gone but not forgotten.

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]

52ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINEES LIST (REGGAE)

Best Reggae Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Rasta Got Soul
Buju Banton
[Gargamel Music, Inc.]

Brand New Me
Gregory Isaacs
[Tad's Record]

Awake
Julian Marley
[Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic]

Mind Control — Acoustic
Stephen Marley
[Ghetto Youths/Tuff Gong/Universal Republic]

Imperial Blaze
Sean Paul
[VP/Atlantic]

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO J.C. LODGE

British born to a Jamaican father and English mother, J.C. Lodge was taken to Jamaica as a child. There, the Beatles’ fan soon became immersed in R&B and reggae, and sang along to everything she heard.

She was encouraged to perform in her high school concerts by classmates, and enjoyed doing so, but felt her career lay either in art or drama. A relationship with Errol O’Meally toward the end of high school, however, led her further along the music path.

He was a budding songwriter, and used her voice to present some of his material to Joe Gibbs’ Recording Studio. Both the songs and the singer were well received, and J.C. was asked to cover ‘Someone Loves You, Honey’ in 1980. The reggae-country and western tune topped the Jamaican charts worldwide, and earned the singer gold and platinum discs in the Netherlands. Such success convinced J.C. that music should be her main direction.

Nine albums followed, consisting mostly of reggae, but some with R&B and pop material, too, usually written by O’Meally or J.C. Producers like Joe Gibbs, Willie Lindo, Gussie Clarke, Errol O’Meally and Neal Fraser (a.k.a. Mad Professor), created product which garnered for J.C. several hits and prestigious awards across the world.

‘Telephone Love,’ recorded for Clarke in 1988, was the first dance hall reggae track to cross over in the R&B and hip-hop markets in the United States, topping the urban charts in New York and other cities. This led to an album deal with hip-hop label Tommy Boy Records and the Tropic of love album featuring the hit R&B single ‘Home is where the hurt is’.

With O’Meally’s influence and the creative opportunities of so many albums, J.C.’s songwriting skill was unearthed and polished. Several Jamaican artistes have sung her original compositions, and she continues to work toward having overseas artistes do likewise. Her varied influences are expressed in both her writing and performances, and she is comfortable in several genres, whether it be reggae, jazz, pop, R&B or country and western.

The birth of her daughter Gia in 1994 has inspired 3 children’s educational albums. The popularity of these drew the interest of Jamaica’s national Television station – TVJ, who asked J.C. and her manager/producer/husband – Errol O’Meally to produce a 13 part children’s television series entitled ‘Sing ‘n Learn’. The website is located at [http://www.sing-and-learn.com].

Through her singing, writing, acting and artwork, J.C. shares herself with her many fans, and continues to provide pleasing and positive entertainment wherever she goes.

Throughout the 90s JC consolidated her presence internationally, as far afield as Japan where she has toured numerous times enjoying great popularity. Presently she has relocated to the UK since late 2001 to further her career in Europe and has just released her debut album for top UK reggae label Jetstar Records, ‘Reggae Country’ with the lead single being ‘single and female’.

The turnaround of 2004-2005 say the follow-up release from Jetstar 'Reggae Country 2' featuring more covers of firm contemporary country favourites, with a reggae flavour, plus some of JC's originals in the same vein.

For 2007 JC's long-awaited new album of originals, entitled 'Passionfruit', feature bang up-to-date rhythms, underpinned by dancehall, but with a a touch of brazilian, asian and hip-hop influences blended to enhance her crossover vocals.


J.C'S Hit singles
"someone loves you honey" '81 (joe gibbs)

"telephone love" '89 (music works)

"more than i can say" '82 (joe gibbs)

"make it up to you" '84 (wks)

"selfish lover" '88 (music works)

"home is where the hurt is" '92 (tommy boy)

cds
Someone loves you honey '81 (joe gibbs)
Revealed '84 (ras records)
I believe in you '86 (music works)
Selfish lover '88 (music works)
Tropic of Love '92 (tommy boy)
To the max '94 (ras records)
Special request '95 (ras records)
Let love inside '96 (japan only - mercury)
Love for all seasons '96 (ariwa)

Reggae Country '02 (jetstar)


AGAIN I WOUKD LIKE TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JC AND THANKS TO HER HUBBY ERROL FOR THE INFO.