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Reggae Now Volume 2 This compilation Album features many current top Reggae artists -
all with new tracks! Stars such as Sizzla, Anthony B,
Turbulence, Shaba Rankin, Glen Washington, Tony Curtis, Capleton,
Luciano, Louie Culture / Leroy Sibbles, Tanya Stephens, Yammi
Bolo, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice..
Sizzla: was born as Miguel Collins, of devout
Rastafarian parents and raised in
the community of August Town. The 1980's witnessed a dancehall
explosion and with the music came the lifestyle; drugs, guns and
"slackness" (vulgarity)...
Anthony B (born Keith Blair) is the living
personification of African consciousness in Reggae. His single
"Nah vote again" was a major factor in making the Jamaican
elections of Thursday, December 18 1997, the most peaceful one
since gun...
Turbulence's voice has a unique vocal style and
it's strength lies in his rich and powerful singing voice. With
influences ranging from the great Bob Marley, Sizzla Kalonji,
Jah Cure, Luciano, Mikey General and his older cousin Norris
Man...
Luciano was one of the most promising new
singer- songwriters to emerge in 1993. He began singing in his
local parish church before assuming the name of Stepper John and
relocating to KINGSTON in April 1992. There he voiced his...
Morgan Heritage initially consisted of eight of
Denroy Morgan's children. The Morgan family were based in
Brooklyn, New York, although the children were educated in
Springfield, Massachusetts, returning home at weekends to...
Richie Spice: Richell Bonner comes from a
musical family that includes his siblings, Spanner Banner,
Pliers and Snatcher Dog. Spice's debut release, "Killing A
Sound", was recorded with Dennis "Star" Hayes. The song
attracted the...
Tanya Stephens has been hailed as an
intimidating rival to the lewd DJ queen Lady Saw. In 1993
Stephens recorded a notable collaboration with Galaxy P, "One
Touch", that proved successful, although her notoriety seemed
short-lived...
Louie Culture began his career in the dancehall
while still at school. His love of
music and the dancehall led him to pursue a career in the
Jamaican recording industry. He was influenced by the DJs of the
early 80s including Nicodemus...
Capleton: Born Clifton George Bailey III, in
St. Mary, Jamaica, West Indies. Bailey earned his future stage
name by virtue of his sharp reasoning skills, which led his
friends to name him after a lawyer in his home town. By 1994,
Capleton's...
Tony Curtis: Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica,
West Indies, Curtis moved to Ocho Rios where he entered a local
talent contest alongside DJ Jigsy King. Curtis won the contest
as Best Singer and King was designated the winning DJ...
Glen Washington has been involved in the
Jamaican music industry since the early
70s. He was taught to play drums in a band named Stepping Stone
by Joseph Hill of Culture. Washington's connection with Hill
resulted in a recording session...
Yami Bolo's magical voice speaks directly to
the heart, his singing style has been
passionately compared to "a cry out in the wilderness" inspiring
strength, joy and
hope. Born Rolando Ephraim McLean on October 1, 1970, raised in
KINGSTON...
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