Capleton

Capleton
Born: Apr 13, 1967
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Genre: Reggae
Styles: Dancehall, Contemporary Reggae, Rocksteady, Smooth Reggae, Ragga, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae, Club/Dance
Biography: Along with Buju Banton and Sizzla, Capleton spearheaded dancehall's return to reggae tradition, tackling Rastafarian spiritual themes and using classic roots reggae as a musical foundation. Capleton was born Clifton George Bailey III on April 13, 1967, in the rural town of Islington, in Jamaica's St. ...Read full biography
More Fire
Released: 2000
Label: VP Records
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From the very beginning, Capleton issued in a new era of conscious dancehall with his caustic, status quo-challenging lyrics, stirring up flames of controversy with every bellow of his thunderous vocals. ...Read full review
Reign Of Fire
Released: 2004
Label: VP Records
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Offering a satisfying set of righteous reggae that is more laid-back than usual, Capleton once again combines roots grooves with the computerized sounds of the time on Reign of Fire. Known as "the Prophet" ...Read full review
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