Cobra was a shortened alias occasionally used by dancehall star Mad Cobra. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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Cocoa Tea was one of the few early dancehall stars to carve out a consistent, productive career as the genre evolved over the years. His cool-toned, laid-back vocals were perfect for sweet, smooth lovers rock, and gave him a distinct identity amid his more aggressive peers. Still, he was also capable of toughening up his sound on his cultural... [+] Read More

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For Ini Kamoze, the road to success has been arduous and he has undergone many substantial changes musically and physically since he burst onto the music scene in 1983 with his highly successful eponymous debut album for Island. Known as "The Hotstepper," Kamoze advocates change through what he calls "intelligent and constructive militancy"... [+] Read More

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Josey Wales was one of dancehall's founding fathers, building on the innovative DJ chatting of his mentor U-Roy and creating a highly influential style of his own. Along with Brigadier Jerry and his sound-system partner Charlie Chaplin, Wales was widely regarded as one of the best DJs in Jamaica when dancehall took over the reggae scene in the... [+] Read More

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Reggae artist Lieutenant Stitchie was born Cleveland Laing in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Originally a school teacher in his hometown, Laing assumed the "Stitchie" moniker when he joined forces with King Jammy in 1986 for "Wear Your Size." He followed it up a year later with his solo full-length debut, Ambition, before signing a U.S. deal with... [+] Read More

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Sanchez (born Kevin Anthony Jackson) is noted for doing reggae covers of pop songs ranging from "The Green Green Grass of Home" to "Let It Be Me" to reworkings of Tracy Chapman tunes. Known for his mellow voice, Sanchez got his start singing in church. He made his recording debut in the late 1980s with "Lady in Red." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music... [+] Read More

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