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'S' All Artistes listed with their Last Name, Group Name or Stage Name that begins with 'S' | Name of Artiste | Sources | Why We love Them... |
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Shaggy
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
* It was Oh Carolina that started the ragga boom of 1993. The record was a huge hit on import charts wherever reggae was sold. At the end of 1992, Oh Carolina was a big hit in Europe and held the number 1 position in UK and several other countries. Oh Carolina was also the soundtrack of Sharon Stone's film, Silver.
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Soft-spoken
* Good looking
* Intelligent
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Shinehead
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
* Among his influences are the Jackson 5, and Otis Redding, together with numerous reggae performers. He started singing at age 19, mixing Jamaican styles with the more urbanized hip-hop which was developed in New York. His debut album Rough and Rugged showcased his remarkably varied talents with a blend of dancehall, ballads, rap and reggae.
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He had a reputation for dancehall skills such as mimicking, singing, DJing, selecting, rapping and even whistling to great effect.
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Silk, Garnet
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
One of the most significant singer/songwriters to emerge from Jamaica during his time. His debut album in 1992, It's Growing was hailed a masterpiece of contemporary roots music. The album contained hit songs such as I Can See Clearly Now, a dub poet with Yasus Afari and Seven Spanish Angels. By mid 1993 he was signed to Atlantic. His song Hello Africa made the number 1 position on the UK reggae charts.
Roots Rocks Reggae:
* More than anyone else, it was Garnett Silk who pointed the dancehall toward a return to consciousness.
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Original
* Singer/songwriter
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Ska
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
Ska emerged from Jamaican R&B, which was largely based on American R&B and doo-wop. The difference is that while the US style smoothed out and became soul, the Jamaican sound became wilder and more jerky. It was fuelled by the sound systems; Jamaica's preferred method of enjoying music. The singers of ska numbered Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Lord Creator among others. These artistes quickly became Jamaica's finest stars.
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Skatalites
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
The Skatalites' music was reputedly named after the characteristic ska. Many of the musicians learnt music at Alpha Boys' School and later honed their talents in the Jamaican swing bands and hotel bands, playing for the tourist trade. Their most famous and identifiable tune is perhaps Guns of Navarone, recorded in 1965 and a big club hit in the UK in the mid-60s. In 1984, the band played the Jamaican and London 'Sunsplash' concerts to rapturous acclaim.
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Sly & Robbie
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
* They have probably played on more reggae records than thse rest of Jamaica's many session musicians put together. They have played on numerous releases, including those by U Roy, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer and Culture, while Dunbar also made several solo albums, all of which featured Shakespeare. Night Doctor, for which Sly played the drums was a big hit, both in Jamaica and the UK. Later, they formed their own Taxi label.
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Consistent
* Inventive
* Original
* Togetherness.
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Smart, Leroy
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
* Leroy Smart, the self-styled Don was orphaned at the age of two. His stage shows were famed as much for their acrobatic displays as his vocal pyrotechnics. He achieved classic status on a number of records throughout the 70s, including Pride and Ambition, Ballistic Affair and God Helps The Man.
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Reputed as one of Jamaica's most outrageous and colourful characters.
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Steel Pulse
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
Probably the UK's most highly-regarded roots reggae outfit. The group comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass). However, it is Hinds who, as a songwriter, has always been the driving force behind Steel Pulse from their early days. They were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in the Midlands because of their Rastafarian beliefs. Their debut release Kibudu, Mansetta and Abuku linked the plight of urban black youths with the image of a greater African Homeland. Throughout their music career, they signed to major recording companies such as Island, Elektra, and MCA. Their reputation grew in American and they were the first reggae band to appear on the Tonight television show.
Roots Rock Reggae:
* From their first album Handsworth Revolution, they struck a path all their own, mixing elements of rock and jazz guitar with the reggae sound and concentrating on social themes in their lyrics. Steel Pulse asserts that the group is based not on people, but on a philosophy; a concept.
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Original.
* Innovative.
* Inspirational.
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Steely & Clevie
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The Guiness Who's Who Of Reggae:
* The band comprises Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson and Cleveland 'Clevie' Browne. Wycliffe first surfaced with Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion organization, playing keboards on Sugar's classic Ghetto-ology. Drummer Cleveland, began playing as part of the Browne bunch in the 70s with brothers Dalton and Danny. Steely and Clevie worked with everyone, cutting 10 singles a week at its peak in 1987 and a stream of albums from various artists such as Cocoa Tea, Dennis Brown, Admiral Bailey and Lieutenant Stitchie.. In 1988, the pair established their own label. They immediately hit with a debut release from Johnny P., making the DJ a star.
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Reputed for hard work and innovation.
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