CARLTON LIVINGSTON
Carlton Livingston, the fourth of six children, was born in the parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. At an early age, Carlton began singing in church; this is where he discovered his musical gift. Carlton,s mother Beryl and his older sisters were all very active in their church choir and play a part in influencing and giving Carlton a base to start his musical journey.
Carlton moved to Kingston along with his family. In 1970 Carlton moved to Franklyn Town where HE attended Vauxhall Secondary School. And started a sound system with his friends-the most famous being Lone Ranger. Tony Walcott heard the talent in Carlton and Ranger, and took them along with new comers Welton Irie and Puddy Roots to refine their skills. Carlton impressed Tony so much that around 1978 he took him to Channel One Records to record :( Tale of Two Cities). After that he went to Studio One, This led to such hits as (Why)(here I Stand)and(Predictions).
Carlton also attended Trench Town Comprehensive. While attending Trench Town, He and his schoolmate Doyle went to a dusty yard to listen to the undiscovered Bob Marley and the Wailers. This gave Carlton the inspiration to peruse a singing career. It was around this same period Carlton was approached by Leon Symoie and Chester Symoie, from THRILL SEEKERS label, to record some songs. These recording sessions added up to his first LP called “SOWETO”
The Early eighties were a busy stage in Carlton’s career, he recorded (Mr DJ) and (Cuss Rasta) for U Brown’s label, and during this same period was recording (Trodding) and (Tricks) for Sly and Robbie’s Taxi label. Early 80,s Carlton also recorded for Clive Jarrett’s Dynamite Records; some of these recordings include (Rumors) (Marie) and (confusion). In 1982 Carlton success was growing to great heights in Jamaica, Europe and North America. It was at this time he went on tour that covered the United States and Canada. On this tour were such greats as Lone Ranger, Tristan Palmer and Sammy dread. It was in the middle of the 80,s when Carlton had enough hits under his belt to release his second LP which was appropriately called “Trodding”(DYLP-002)
The single was also released on Island Records Compilation.
Carlton immigrates to the States Early Eighties linked up with Clive Buisy and recorded (Cold Winter).Carlton also linked up with Percy Chin and Junior from JA Life Records. This combination of great singing and producing created the dance hall hit (100lb A Collie Weed) (GREL-66 and an Lp of the same name released on Greensleeves. He has also recorded for Bull Wackies label.
In 1994 Carlton released a self produce CD called (Emotions) (GVD-2025) which was released on Grapevine Records and included such hits as (A no one day) and (I saw your Lights). Carlton most recent CD,S include (Un-Forgiven) (Jamadon-1099) and (Retrospect)(Lighthouse-lmcd-3002) which is a compilation of his greatest hits. Carlton has been hailed as one of the best singer/songwriter of his time. He has worked with many of the greatest Reggae Producers, and his music has been covered by such singers as, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Sanchez, Carl Meeks and Shinehead. Carlton songs as been used by such Rap artist as KRS one and JA Rule Carlton will go down in the history of jamaican music as an icon. Today Carlton is still recording and touring and is always in demand for one of his killer dub plates.
Evolution Inna Di Dancehall: Innovation At The Microphone
7 martedì | tuesday
Dancehall ting now is a world to itself. Nobody can explain the dancehall. Nobody. You just have to come and experience it.” These are the words of the former Killamanjaro selector Ricky Trooper. And even though “dancehall a yard” is different from “dancehall abroad,” you can experience dancehall and its evolution not only at the Rototom dancehall tent, but also in this session where practitioners meet with academics that are or were themselves practioners, authors, journalists and fans. For instance, Dr. Donna P. Hope Marquis, who is a lecturer at the Reggae Studies Unit at the University of the West Indies, is an unapologetic defender of dancehall; among other topics, her work focuses on issues of sexuality and gender, as well as violence. Describing Dr Hope’s book “Inna Di Dancehall,” Prof. Carolyn Cooper wrote that “the author presents a lively, perceptive, first-hand account of the evolution of Jamaican dancehall culture.” Then, from a microphone point of view, the pioneering Jamaican/British deejay Dr. William “Lezlee Lyrix” Henry takes us to the beginnings of deejay culture in Britain, looking at its evolution and why it has “lost touch with how to entertain an audience through wit, humour and intelligence.” Something that the foundation deejay and Studio One veteran, Lone Ranger, might agree with, especially as he paved the way for Yellowman, but is viewed by many to be more dynamic than his more famous peer. Ranger belonged to the set of deejays that negotiated the shift from the “cultural” chants of the mid-1970s (i.e., Big Youth and U Roy) to pure dancehall chat; he and his friend, the dancehall singer Carlton Livingston, were working on the sound system Fantastic Three, which later evolved into Soul Express, before they persued their respective solo careers, and Livingston has been hailed as one of the best singer/songwriters of his time, as noted by the overarching international success of songs such as ‘100 Weight Of Collie’ and ‘Trodding Through The Jungle.’ Overall, this session will be a dancehall journey that remembers the past, analyses the present, and speculates about the future.
Dr. WILLIAM HENRY
Dr. William 'Lez' Henry is a Social Anthropologist who lectured in the Department of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, for a number of years and is now a Visiting Research Fellow. An experienced youth worker, poet and writer that was also one of the pioneering British reggae dancehall deejays, Dr. Henry is a contributor to many social projects and has contributed to several television and radio documentaries. He is author of "What The Deejay Said: A Critique From The Street!" and "Whiteness Made Simple: Stepping Into The GREY Zone".
Dr. DONNA P. HOPE MARQUIS
is lecturer in Reggae Studies in the Institute of Caribbean Studies, University of the West Indies, Jamaica and former host of the radio talk show, Disclosure. Her extensive research in Jamaican music and reggae and dancehall culture over the last fifteen years has resulted in several publications, including her book Inna di Dancehall, Popular Culture and the Politics of Identity in Jamaica, published in 2006. She is currently working on several projects, including a study of popular music consumption and violence in Jamaica, an edited collection of plenary papers from the inaugural Global Reggae Conference, and a forthcoming book titled Man Vibes: Discourses of Masculinity in Jamaican Dancehall Culture.
LONE RANGER
Foundation deejay and Studio One veteran
CARLTON LIVINGSTON
Foundation dancehall singer.
Jamaican
Dancehall Artiste ALLEY CAT and UPLIFTMENT INT’L announce the release of their first Mix-CD! The
Mix “The Imperial” is a showcase of the Artiste’s skills and combines classic
anthems of the 90s with material of his 2003 release “The Imperial” and ALLEY
CATs latest album “Dancehall Knowledge Vol.1″
Greetings Carlton, thanks for sending those tracks to me, will be giving them some spins asap. hope you're having a great summer, peace and blessings, djc
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