Charly Black stamped an indelible mark on the dancehall scene since his hit single Nuff Nuff Luv was released in 2007 on the Nuff Luv Riddim produced by Mark Bartley of Bass Odyssey Entertainment. Charly Black stormed unto the dancehall scene captivating audiences worldwide with his inimitable voice and unforgettable stage performance.
Born Desmond Mendez April 6th 1980, in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, He attended Rio Bueno Primary and High School. He started singing at age five; winning countless singing competitions thus proving that he will be a great talent in years to come.
Charly Black first single Woman It's You recorded in 2004. His determination kept him in the studios creating irresistible melodic lyrics. He recorded Going To The Party, Back Shot Time, Bubble and Girl I Love You in 2008. Most recently in 2009, he has recorded Rich This Year and Money Dreama which have been getting heavy airplay. He continued to perform and develop his stage performances while laying the groundwork for his most recent accomplishments. Charly Black joined Bass Odyssey Entertainment in 2005 and has proven to be one of the best MC/Selector in the world. Bass Odyssey was instrumental in the development and grooming of Charly Black, he is still one of their MC/Selector to date.
Charly Black has matured into one of the best entertainers Jamaica has produced, commanding a level of respect and credibility that will make him a strong force to be reckon with on the international stage. His thought-provoking, heartfelt lyrics, coupled with his matured, energetic stagemanship makes him one of the most charismatic entertainers around today. One only had to witness him in action at Sting 2007, STING 2008 and GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza in Jamaica. He has performed in New Jersey, New York, Texas, Florida, Boston, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and has shared the stage with many acts which include, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Junior Reid, Vybz Kartel, Tarrus Riley, Turbulance, Assasin, Jose Wales, Munga, Mikeylous and Dadda. Charly Black pursues the highest musical standards and his mission is to spread authentic Jamaican reggae music, keeping the feel of the music alive through his voice.
me glad u like it me artist, u dun know a trelawny citizen representing. me need more info about the grandmarket still so link me up. when last u talk to badda badda? big up and nuff luv everytime!! Keep the link....................
yo keep ur head up fam and may god give the strength to everyone the great squingy touch king, he was definately one of the greatest thing in reggae. stay firm to the entire bass oddyssey family.
you have entertain us for over a dacacde with your unique stlye in the dancehall your contribution to reggae and dancehall will be a legacey for others to follow squingy you will be miss and to the bass odessey menbers father kieth,worn mark dwyane and mr woww aka charley black keep strong squingy will be miss all over the earth universal so with this i say long live bass odessey and long live squingy comming from silverstone sound from next door ( galchester
Bless Charly Black , A we say country to all my St Ann & Trelawny family & friend , me say your music a mash up the place ; Ninja Force in London say May Pen a no play pen stre88 me boss .