GENERAL SMILEY
Jamaican Reggae Artiste
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CHILDREN BE BLESSED CHILDREN BE BLESSED
LONG TIME LONG TIME
WHO I AM WHO I AM
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General Smiley has since completed his first solo CD entitled "O.G.S" [ Original General Smiley ] recorded at the Kingston Studio, produced by upfulone Records outside of New Jersey alongside his own production company RuffCompany Records, and is now on the verge of completing his second CD entitled "STAGES"Band/artist history
General Smiley began his career in the late 70s at Studio One under the direction of the late Sir Coxsone Dodd. The Duo Papa Michigan and General Smiley recorded their first number 1 hit Rub A Dub Style , followed by the equally popular Nice Up The Dance.
The duo then recorded at Tuff Gong Studio the classic One Love Jamdown, produced by Jahmet Enwright, which was released as a double a-side with Freddie McGregors Jogging. Michigan And Smiley gave a dynamic performance at the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival in 1981, which led to a debut appearance in the UK where they topped the bill at the Black Echoes Reggae Awards Show.
In 1982 Henry Junjo Lawes productions dominated the dancehall introducing current DJs to a wider audience without attenuating the sound. Michigan And Smiley recorded a grim warning to prospective philanderers, Diseases, and the song inspired Yellowman to record an identical version alongside his sparring partner, Fathead.
Throughout the 80s Michigan And Smiley sustained attention in the album charts with the releases Step By Step, Sugar Daddy, Back In The Biz and Reality Must Rule Again. The duo enjoyed a revival in the 90s when some of their earlier hits resurfaced through VP in the USA. Presently Michigan and Smiley still get Together for performances though they both are involve in their respective Projects within the realms of the art.Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes I do play live all over the world
Your musical influences
Burning Spear, Big Youth,Daddy Uroy and of course the Christ Bob Marley.What equipment do you use?
Micaphone
Bronx,
USA
ID
712952
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