Wayne Wonder
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Biography
[Edit]Dancehall and reggae provided a foundation for Jamaica-born singer Wayne Wonder (born Von Wayne Charles). But his later albums — Schizophrenic and Da Vibe — veered further and further toward hip-hop and rap. His collaborations include work with J'son from Soul for Real, Foxy Brown, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes from TLC. This resulted in even greater success for Wonder. Five tunes from Da Vibe were in rotation by commercial radio stations throughout the Caribbean.
Born in Franklin Town, a small village near Rae Town in eastern Jamaica, Wonder has been singing most of his life. His mother sang with the choir at the Galilee Gospel Church. Writing his first songs at the age of 13, Wonder launched his career when he accepted an invitation to perform every Wednesday night at Metro Media in Allman Town. Although he impressed Sly Dunbar during an audition at Sonic Sounds, Dunbar's commitment to touring with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing the young singer.
The turning point in Wonder's career came when he met influential producer and record company owner King Tubby. Under Tubby's direction, he recorded his first single, "Long and Lasting Love," in 1985. Tubby's premature death shortly afterward put a damper on Wonder's success. He recalled in a late-'90s interview, "In my bed one morning, I heard the news that they shot him in his yard. An' my head mash up 'cause this was the first producer who embrace me an' decide to work with me."
Although he recorded a few more singles with other producers at Sonic Sounds, Wonder continued to falter. Things began to improve after reconnecting with Dave Kelly, a primary-school friend who had become a much-respected recording engineer. Working together, Wonder and Kelly produced a long series of hit singles, including original songs such as "Saddest Day," "Talk About," "Live and Learn," "Excess Amount," "Glamour Girl," "Sweet and Sour," "Bashment Girl," "Rainbow," "Searching Dem Searching," and "Warm Jamaican Christmas" — and covers of American pop tunes ("Fast Car" and "Anything for You").
Wonder played an important role in the success of Buju Banton, writing Banton's early hits "Murderer," "Deportee," and "Boom Bye Bye"; recording a duet ("Bonafide Love [Movie Star]"); and touring the world together. When Banton signed with United States-based Mercury Records, his decision to work as a soloist was a severe setback for Wonder. Attempting to resurrect his career, Wonder formed a band, Alias, with each musician performing under a pseudonym. Dave Kelly, for example, was known as the Stranger, Baby Cham became Herman, Frisco Kid became Bops, Frankie Sly became Jake Dem, and Wonder took the name Surprise. As an offshoot of Alias, the Entourage featured Demo Delgado and Showki-Ru and represented the only project in which Wonder played an instrument.
Wonder launched his own record label, Singso, in 2000. Wonder's career exploded globally in 2003 when his album No Holding Back and the single "No Letting Go" were released on major-label Atlantic. The smooth single dominated urban radio in America, and a slew of compilations featuring old Wonder tracks flooded the market. One of the best, Trojan's Inna Bashment Style, was released in 2005. He returned with a new album in 2007, when Foreva climbed into the Top Five on Billboard's Reggae Album chart. Five years later, after leaving the VP label and forming his own Singso imprint, My Way landed with guest appearances from Mya and Shaggy. The album also featured production from Stephen McGregor and the Miami-based team Riddim Fingaz.
Title: The Real Bad Boys (feat. Ninjaman & Surpriz) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Inna Bashment Stylee - The Roots Of An Urban Warrior
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Reggae, World Music, Latin
Title: Penthouse Flashback - Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder
Artist: Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Reggae
Title: Barrel Saga Riddim - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Zj Liquid, BADDA GENERAL
Title: Falling (Pink Panda Remix) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Khalia
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: For My Love (feat. Trina) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Trina
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Wayne Wonder & Sanchez, Pt. 2
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Sánchez / Sanchez
Title: Girl Like You (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Konshens, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
Title: Wayne Wonder Masterpiece - EP
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dancehall
Title: Wayne Wonder & Sanchez Pt. 2
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Sánchez / Sanchez
Title: Wayne Wonder Will Be Loving You
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dancehall
Title: When She Want It (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Sürpriz / Surpriz, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
Title: Guiding Light - Single (feat. Surpriz) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, BADDA GENERAL
Genre: Reggae
Collections
Title: Reggae Gold 2004
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Gold 2009
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Riva Stone Riddim
Title: Reggae Gold 2003
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Grind (Music from the Motion Picture)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Caribbean Connection
Genre: Latin
Title: Reggae Gold 2000
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae: Summer Vibes
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Gold 2006
Genre: Reggae
Title: How Sweet It Is: Laidback Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Best of Greensleeves: From Dubplate to Download
Genre: Reggae
Title: Strictly the Best, Vol. 36
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Hi-Grade Ganja Anthems
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ragga Dancehall Anthology
Genre: World Music
Title: Hemo + Moofire Presents: Hemo Moo Best
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Beauty and the Beast
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Winnings Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Stepz
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Applause
Genre: Reggae
Title: Strictly the Best, Vol. 31
Genre: Reggae
Title: Bigg Reggae Jamz Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pull It Up, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Dance Drop Riddim (Remastered)
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Riddim Driven: Engine
Genre: Reggae
Title: Asafa Powell: Train for Speed
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Reggae Gold 2008 (Bonus Track Version)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Classic
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Jammin Plus, Vol. 2
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Dance Pop
Title: Jamaica 50 Years of Culture
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Riddim Driven: Beauty and the Beast
Genre: Reggae
Title: King's Army
Genre: Reggae
Title: Summer Cool out Reggae Blast
Title: Pure Lovers, Vol. 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pure Lovers Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Strictly the Best, Vol. 14
Genre: Reggae
Title: Sampler 15
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback Series (Operation Ardent Riddim)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall 101 Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Tricky
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Lots of Signs Riddim
Title: My Voice Riddim
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Mexican
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: G-String
Genre: Reggae
Title: Zulu Warriors FM, Vol. 3 (Shashamane Int'l Sound)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Kemar Flava Mcgregor Collection
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Penthouse 25 - The Journey Continues
Genre: Reggae
Title: Something Old Something New Vol. 6
Genre: Reggae
Title: Something Old Something New Vol. 5
Genre: Reggae
Title: Strictly the Best Vol. 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: This Is Reggae Music - 16 Classic Reggae Tracks
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Creole Reggae Box Set
Genre: Reggae
Title: Heart a Love - Part 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Mixed Flava Riddim
Title: Reggae Gold 1994
Genre: Reggae
Title: Big Tunes #3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Don Corleon Presents Love and Life
Genre: Reggae
Title: G.S.U.M Riddim
Title: Higher Meditation Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: First Take Riddim
Title: Reggae Special
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae, Vol. 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 12
Genre: Reggae
Title: Back To My Roots - 16 Classic Reggae Tracks
Genre: Reggae
Title: Machine Riddim
Title: Bun Bun Aka Rice and Peas, Pt. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Cell Block Singles Series, Vol. I
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Glory
Genre: Reggae
Featuring albums
Title: Broken Silence
Artist: Foxy Brown
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, World Music, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Buju and Friends
Artist: Buju Banton
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Dance Pop
Title: Christmas Album
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae, World Music, Latin, Pop, Traditional Pop Music, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic