Ini Kamoze

Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter

Ini Kamoze - Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter
Born

October 9th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Jamaica

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This singer-songwriter emerged in the 1980s with a distinctive style that blended reggae and dancehall. The debut album, "Original Recipes," released in 1984, showcased the artist's unique sound and lyrical themes. The single "Here Comes the Hotstepper" achieved significant international success in 1994, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The artist also collaborated with various musicians and contributed to the reggae genre throughout the years, influencing many with a dynamic blend of music.

Released the hit single 'Here Comes the Hotstepper'

Debuted with the album 'Original Recipes'

Contributed to reggae and dancehall music

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