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: 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: 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: Guiding Light - Single (feat. Surpriz) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, BADDA GENERAL
Genre: Reggae
Title: Wayne Wonder & Sanchez Pt. 2
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Sánchez / Sanchez
Title: Inna Bashment Style: The Roots of an Urban Warrior
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Title: Falling (Pink Panda Remix) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Khalia
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Stance Again (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Surprize!, 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: When She Want It (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Sürpriz / Surpriz, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
Collections
Title: Lover's Mood Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Tek Ova Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: How You Fi Sey Dat
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Party Explosion: The Best In Classic Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hits, Vol. 23
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hits, Vol. 28
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback Series (Taxi Riddim)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Hits Of 93
Genre: Reggae
Title: Fat Eyes Delite '05
Genre: Reggae
Title: Greensleeves Official Dancehall Mix-Tape 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae: Summer Hits
Genre: Reggae
Title: Covers Sweets - Reggae Meets R&B / Hip Hop
Genre: Reggae
Title: Not Just Ragga
Genre: Reggae
Title: Sentiments of Love
Genre: Reggae
Title: Lovers Rock Collection, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae: Island Vibes
Genre: Reggae
Title: Timeless Lovers Rock Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Lover's Rock Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hits, Vol. 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hits, Vol. 23
Genre: Reggae
Title: Perfect Harmony Riddim Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: The 80's Reggae Style
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae on the Southside
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Sweet Corn Riddim
Title: Songs for Reggae Lovers Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Saudi Arabia Riddim
Title: Birch Presents: Love Leaving
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Career
Genre: Reggae
Title: Turn Up the Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Re-Birth Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Hits Volume 10
Genre: Reggae
Title: Two Bad Riddims '99: Backyard Riddim / Bruk Out
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven - Rah Rah
Title: Pot Of Gold Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Eleven
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Reggae Hits, Vol. 24
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae's Diamond Collection (3 -2 - 1 Mega Mix)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback Series (Heavy Rock & MPLA)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pepperseed Jam
Genre: Reggae
Title: Honorebel Presents Reggae Series #1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Today, Vol. 1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Germain Presents Party Mix
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Hi Fever
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Hot Gyal
Genre: Reggae
Title: Don Corleon Presents - Seasons Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Riddim Driven: Blindfold
Genre: Reggae
Title: 2 Bad Riddims: The Stink and Medicine Riddims
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pepperseed
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Togetherness Vol. 7
Genre: Reggae
Title: Arab Attack
Genre: Reggae
Title: California Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Lovers Rock for Someone Special
Genre: Reggae
Title: Real Life Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ariba Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: island Breeze Riddim
Title: Sweet Personality Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ole Axle Riddim
Genre: Reggae, Alternative
Title: LoveBug Riddim
Title: Nite Life Riddim
Title: Ghetto Whiskey
Genre: Reggae
Title: Hot Water Riddim
Title: Penthouse Showcase Vol. 6
Genre: Reggae
Title: Red Tam Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pre-Order Riddim
Title: Natural Juice Riddim
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