Life and music were truly beginning to heat up for the rising star, culminating with an unprecedented contract for a "Reggae" artist at the time with Elektra Records from 1988-1995. Signed by A&R Raul Roach - son of the legendary jazz musician Max Roach - Shinehead was a diamond in the rough, displaying a style and talent the labels had never seen before! The international artist is credited as being one of the first Jamaican Reggae Dancehall acts to merge Hip Hop with Reggae music and sign to a U.S. label.
Shinehead's music catalogue is one to be rivaled. Whether one is inspired by the timeless and inspirational "Strive" or grooving to "Know How Fi Chat," "Collie Weed" "Billie Jean," "Try My Love," "Chain Gang" or "Rough & Rugged," Shinehead's music permeates the mind, body and soul of fans. Much to his credit, the wildly innovative artist is known globally for his rendition of Sting's “Englishman in New York, retitled as "Jamaican In New York" on the "Sidewalk University" album (1993). It peaked at #30 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1993. Consequently, Shinehead was produced by the late Jam Master Jay of Run DMC on his Unity album.
The melodious sound of Shinehead is unwavering, as it "shines" through recent releases on the U.K. Peckings imprint, including the explosive Reggae Soul gems "Never Had a Dream Come True" and "The Makings of You." Shinehead proves he's got the "Golden Touch." Both songs are fan and DJ favorites, as they showcase Shinehead's pitch-perfect vocals over nostalgic riddims. Recently, the renowned singer dropped his first video in more than 20 years for "Never Had a Dream Come True," which is garnering wide audience support.
Quite a music force, Shinehead's "Chain Gang" was the first music video to air on the premiere episode of the cult classic show "Yo MTV Raps" in 1988. The music giant has broken barriers and opened doors, allowing Reggae music to have a respected place on mainstream, global platforms. From popular TV talk show performances, worldwide tours, and heavy radio & video rotation to international TV appearances, brand Shinehead (and all its music greatness) reached ubiquity.
Shinehead shows no signs of slowing down. The living legend has recorded independently with producers from throughout Jamaica, U.S., Europe and Japan. The "Strive" singer has worked with greats like King Jammy's and Steelie and Cleevie, who heavily influenced his production and arrangement abilities. Truly one of the most diversely talented artists to travel the music space in this lifetime, Shinehead is a humble giant, who quietly accepts his flowers. In 2020, a delivery was made. In a full circle moment, Shinehead was honored alongside Kool Herc on International Reggae Day 2020 for their unprecedented Caribbean contributions to Hip Hop culture.
The melodious sound of Shinehead is unwavering, as it "shines" through recent releases on the U.K. Peckings imprint, including the explosive Reggae Soul gems "Never Had a Dream Come True" and "The Makings of You." Shinehead proves he's got the "Golden Touch." Both songs are fan and DJ favorites, as they showcase Shinehead's pitch-perfect vocals over nostalgic riddims. Recently, the renowned singer dropped his first video in more than 20 years for "Never Had a Dream Come True," which is garnering wide audience support.
Click Below to watch Jamaica's ONSTAGE TV coverage of SHINEHEAD's first stage performance on Damian Marley's WELCOME TO JAMROCK REGGAE CRUISE (2015)
