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Happy Birthday Snoop Lion (Calvin Broadus) – October 20th, 1971πŸ’šπŸ’›β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸ‘ŠπŸ’šπŸ’›Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 197...
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Happy Birthday Snoop Lion (Calvin Broadus) – October 20th, 1971πŸ’šπŸ’›β™₯οΈπŸ™πŸ‘ŠπŸ’šπŸ’›
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, record executive, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hip-hop, he helped define G-funk and gangsta rap, and is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Known for his signature drawled delivery and melodic flow, his lyrics frequently address social issues such as recreational drug use and gun violence.

He rose to prominence in 1992 through his collaborations with Dr. Dre, first on the single "Deep Cover" and later on The Chronic, including "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang". Produced by Dr. Dre, his debut album Do******le (1993) debuted atop the Billboard 200 with 806,000 copies sold in its first week. The album spawned the hit singles "What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice", later receiving quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at number one.

After leaving Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records, and saw continued success with his albums Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). His album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004) spawned the single "Drop It Like It's Hot" (featuring Pharrell), his first Billboard Hot 100 number one. In later years, he adopted the alias Snoop Lion, under which he released a reggae album, Reincarnated (2013), and a namesake documentary film about his experience in Jamaica. The album was followed by the Pharrell-produced Bush (2015) and the gospel album Bible of Love (2018). In 2022, he acquired Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group and released BODR (2022).

Snoop Dogg has sold over 35 million records worldwide. In 2022, he co-headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, earning a Primetime Emmy Award. He has received several accolades including seventeen Grammy Award nominations, two Sports Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Outside of music, he has appeared in numerous films and media, including serving as a coach on The Voice.


Happy birthday Luciano (Jepther McClymont) – October 20th, 1964β™₯οΈπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ‘ŠJepther McClymont OD (born 20 October 1964), better ...
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Happy birthday Luciano (Jepther McClymont) – October 20th, 1964β™₯οΈπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ‘Š
Jepther McClymont OD (born 20 October 1964), better known as Luciano, is a Jamaican second-generation roots reggae singer

Born in Davyton, Manchester Parish, and raised as the seventh of nine children in a strict Adventist family. Luciano began recording in 1992, with his first single "Ebony & Ivory" (on which he was credited as 'Stepper John') on the Aquarius Record label, followed by a split album with DJ Presley (now credited as 'Luciana') for producer Sky High. His first releases as Luciano included the hit single "Give My Love a Try", produced at Castro Brown's New Name Studio, followed by others produced by Brown, Freddie McGregor, Blacka Dread, and Sly and Robbie, including the 1993 no. 1 UK reggae hit "Shake It Up Tonight".

He started working with Philip "Fatis" Burrell, releasing the singles "Chant Out" and "Poor and Simple", with the album Moving Up following in late 1993. In 1994 he cut singles for Musclehead and Louie Culture before returning to work with Burrell for a series of successful singles and the album One Way Ticket, which saw Luciano at the forefront of the "Rasta Renaissance" in dancehall music. The renewal of Rastafarian influence into dancehall music in the early 1990s had begun with artists such as Tony Rebel and Garnett Silk. After Silk's death in late 1994, many looked to Luciano to continue consciousness in reggae music. Of Garnett Silk, he stated "Garnett was more like a brother, a father, a tutor, a forerunner. When he moved on I knew the work for me became harder still."

The following year brought the smash hit album Where There Is Life for Chris Blackwell's label Island Jamaica. It contained such hits as "It's Me Again Jah" (a no. 1 single in Jamaica), "Who Could It Be", as well as the title track.He recorded a second album for Island Jamaica in 1996 entitled Messenger (largely compiled from his hit singles), whose title track earned him his enduring nickname.

The majority of his recording in the mid-to-late 1990s was for Burrell and the Xterminator label, which by that time included such artists as Sizzla, Mikey General and Firehouse Crew, as well as recordings from Capleton and Cocoa Tea. Along with the work on the two albums for Island Jamaica, the majority of Luciano hits produced by Burrell were featured on 1999's Sweep Over My Soul. Burrell and Luciano parted ways in 1999.

By 2001, Luciano had released two live albums as well as two compilation albums alongside Sizzla and Anthony B after the split with Xterminator. That year saw the release of two new albums of material, Great Controversy on Jet Star and A New Day on VP Records. The latter received a nomination for Best Reggae Album at the 2002 Grammy Awards, and was executive produced by longtime saxophonist and touring partner Dean Fraser. The album received additional production from Sly & Robbie and was backed by Fraser and the Firehouse Crew.

Fraser continued to produce many of Luciano's albums throughout the decade, including 2008's Jah Is My Navigator. In 2010, he released United States of Africa. While the previous album had focused mostly on God, Africa dealt with global events. Of this, Luciano stated, "We're not just singing about Zion and all those glorious dreams. We're also dealing with issues that affect the people, their very minds."

He was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on 15 October 2007, in recognition of his contribution to reggae music.

In July 2009, Luciano paid his respects to fellow musician Michael Jackson by releasing a reggae tribute (on Lioni Records) of Jackson's iconic USA for Africa charity song, "We are the World".

Luciano's album Zion Awake was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Luciano at number 143 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Luciano


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Japanese reggae is reggae music originating from Japan. The first reggae band to perform in Japan was The Pioneers who t...
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Japanese reggae is reggae music originating from Japan. The first reggae band to perform in Japan was The Pioneers who toured in 1975. However it was not until 1979, when Jamaican singer Bob Marley visited Japan on holiday that reggae would gain momentum. Marley wanted to attend a concert by the Flower Travellin Band and when looking for information, he met famed Japanese percussionist "Pe**er" who informed him that the group had already disbanded. The two became good friends, and Pe**er suggested to Marley a collaboration between acclaimed Japanese and Jamaican artists. This suggestion resulted in the albums Pe**er Power, and Instant Rasta being recorded in Jamaica at "Channel One" and "Tuff Gong Studio" in 1980. The albums featured Japanese artists Minako Yoshida (ε‰η”°ηΎŽε₯ˆε­), Ryuuichi Sakamoto (ε‚ζœ¬ιΎδΈ€), Naoya Matsuoka (ζΎε²‘η›΄δΉŸ), Shigeharu Mukai (向井滋ζ˜₯), and Akira Sakata (ε‚η”°ζ˜Ž), alongside Jamaican artists Augustus Pablo, Sly & Robbie, The Wailers, Rico Rodriguez, Carlton Barrett and Marcia Griffiths. These two albums influenced both Japanese and Jamaican artists, and are regarded as spreading reggae to Japan.

Some of the first reggae artists from Japan were Joe Yamanaka and Mute Beat, the latter's recordings made Japan internationally renowned for dub and influenced many artists such as Dry & Heavy, Fishmans, UA. Another pioneering artist was Nahki. He was scouted by Sugar Minott and began performing in Jamaica, and later formed Japan's first reggae festival "Japansplash" in 1985. The esteemed band Jagatara (γ˜γ‚ƒγŒγŸγ‚‰) combined punk rock, jazz, and funk with reggae and influenced hybrid artists such as Ego-Wrappin'. The dancehall style was brought to Japan by Rankin' Taxi in the mid-1980s, and rock group The Roosters incorporated ska into some of their songs which influenced artists such as the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Kemuri.

Musical relations between Jamaican and Japanese artists remains strong, often with collaborations between artists.

The most important reggae festival is the Yokohama reggae festival or Yokohama Reggae Sai, which is usually in July to September, and has been moved to nearby Kawasaki


Bob Marley and The Wailers visited Japan in April 1979 as part of their Babylon By Bus tour. It was his first and only t...
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Bob Marley and The Wailers visited Japan in April 1979 as part of their Babylon By Bus tour. It was his first and only trip to the country.

April 5 to April 13, 1979.
β€’ Shows: Eight total concerts played across Tokyo and Osaka (including venues like Shinjuku Kouseinenkin Hall and Nakano Sun Plaza Hall).
β€’ Yamaha Gift: Upon arrival, the band received new instruments from Japanese manufacturer Yamaha. Bob Marley played a Yamaha rhythm guitar during the encore of his very first show.

Key Collaborations & Legacy

β€’ Pe**er: Marley befriended Japanese percussionist Masahito "Pe**er" Hashida during the trip and invited him to Jamaica.
β€’ Fusion Albums: In 1980, Pe**er recorded Pe**er Power and Instant Rasta at Channel 1 and Tuff Gong studios in Jamaica alongside Marley, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Sly & Robbie, blending Japanese jazz-fusion with roots reggae.
β€’ Cultural Impact: The 1979 tour laid the foundation for a dedicated Japanese reggae and dub scene, inspiring local artists and collectors.
Bob Marley


You never know how strong you are...Bob Marley
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You never know how strong you are...
Bob Marley


Let your smile change the world...
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Let your smile change the world...


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