Welton Dobson, 1960, Jamaica, West Indies. Welton began his career performing as, simply, Welton, toasting for Big John's Stereophonic Sound (later known as Echo Tone Hi Fi) from 1976 till 1981. He initially emulated his hero Ranking Trevor, sometimes proving indistinguishable. Welton built up a hardcore group of devotees, enabling him to introduce young talent to the sound. One of Welton's proteges was General Echo, who, alongside Big John and Flux, was inexplicably gunned down by police in Kingston. They were the first artist who used slackness in there lyrics long time before Yellowman was crown as King of Slackness.
Welton moved to the Gemini sound, notable for allowing Yellowman to make his debut on the sound system circuit in a clash with Jack Ruby's Hi Power sound. Gemini was one of the biggest and well known sound in this time. Following his departure to the Virgo sound, Johnny Ringo stepped in and Welton performed alongside the Lone Ranger. Welton and the Lone Ranger began their recording careers as a duo with Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, performing in a style similar to Michigan And Smiley. It was at this time that Welton added Irie to his name following a recommendation from Dodd. The duo recorded a version of "Joe Frazier" for "Big Fight" and echoed Bob Marley with "Chase Them Crazy". The partnership was short-lived, and in the early 80s Welton released a succession of hits for a variety of producers, including "The Bomb" over the Baba Boom rhythm and "Army Life", which inspired Yellowman's preferred interpretation, retitled "Soldier Take Over".
A session with Sly And Robbie resulted in the number 1 hit "Ballerina", followed by the equally popular tribute to marijuana, "Lambs Bread International". Welton also demonstrated that he was a proponent of black pride with the unyielding "Black Man Stand Up Pon Foot". Other songs included "Parish Connection", "Dance A Cork", "A Weh You Fah", "Serve Me Long", "Jailhouse Affair", "How You Keep A Dance" and "Come Nurse". By 1983 Welton returned to the Gemini Sound for an international tour alongside Johnny Ringo and Squiddly Ranking. ........................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................
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Greetings from Tighten Up Radio Show, We wish to inform you about a brand-new 7 inch single from CARLTON LIVINGSTON and ECHO MINOTT published during this summer 2009, A wicked combination : CARLTON LIVINGSTON and ECHO MINOTT on the same 7 inch single !!!
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″.
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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″.