Frankie Paul

Born: Jan 1, 1965 in Jamaica

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Genre: World, R&B

Biography: Frankie Paul is often referred to as Jamaica's Stevie Wonder, and not just because of his visual impairment; like Wonder, he was a talented multi-instrumentalist with a tremendous vocal range. He was also extraordinarily prolific; part of the first wave of dancehall artists, he started his recording ...Read full biography

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Dance Hall Duo

Released: 1988

Label: RAS Records

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This superb set is neither a clash album nor a joint effort; in fact, Dance Hall Duo is in actuality a two-fer, bringing together a pair of classic albums from two of Jamaica's greatest dancehall singers ...Read full review

Get Closer

Released: 1990

Label: Profile Records

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Since the 1970s, reggae has been associated with angrily socio-political lyrics and odes to the Rastafarian faith, but in fact, quite a bit of apolitical lover's rock has also been recorded. Reggae greats ...Read full review

More Frankie Paul albums: Main Albums (49), Compilations (22), Singles & EPs (4)

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