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: Girl Like You (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Konshens, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
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
Collections
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 19
Genre: Reggae
Title: Funky Punany
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Eleven
Genre: Reggae
Title: Lovers Reggae, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Total Reggae Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Pitbull Riddim
Genre: Reggae
Title: Belated Earth Strong Riddim
Title: World Classics: School Day
Genre: World Music
Title: Reggae Flava, Vol. 2
Genre: Reggae, World Music
Title: Penthouse Party Mix, Vol. 8
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Giants Vol 2
Genre: Reggae
Title: Easy Killing Vibe, Vol. 1 (Shashamane Intl Presents)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae In The Dancehall
Genre: Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback Series (Reggae Love Songs Vol. 1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: A Taste Of Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Splashdown, Vol 14
Genre: Reggae
Title: Tighty Tighty (Greensleeves Rhythm Album #61)
Genre: Reggae
Title: From Jamaica With Love (iTunes Exclusive)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Bravo Black Hits Vol. 9 CD 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Bravo Black Hits Vol. 10 CD 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: On The Beach CD 1
Title: Compact Disc Club - Cine Diamonds CD 2
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ultimate Reggae Album CD 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ultimate Reggae Album CD 4
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Gold 2012 (CD2)
Genre: Lovers Rock, Dancehall, World Music
Title: Top Of The Pops 2003 CD2
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Disco, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: MOS The Mash Up Mix Mixed By The Cut Up Boys (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, House
Title: Steely & Clevie - Digital Revolution CD1
Genre: Reggae
Title: Steely & Clevie - Digital Revolution CD2
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Very Best Of 100 R & B Classics
Genre: Garage, House, Progressive House, Electro, Hip Hop/R&B, Indie Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Pop Rap
Title: Irie Reggae Hits Best Of Chill
Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub
Title: Best Of Hitzone 2003 (CD1)
Genre: Electronica, Trance, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Hitzone 24
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Reggae, Latin, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: 100 Hits - 2000s (CD2)
Genre: World Music, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Now That'S What I Call Music! 55 (CD1)
Genre: House, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Country
Title: Reggae Mix USA (Mixed By Jabba)
Genre: Dancehall, World Music
Title: Stone Love Old Gold 6 (CD1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Reggae Years Reggae Classics (CD03)
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Reggae Years Reggae Classics (CD04)
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Bombes Ragga Dancehall, Vol. 2 (CD2)
Genre: Dancehall
Title: 50 First Dates (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Rock, Reggae, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ragga Connection Vol. 3
Genre: Reggae
Title: Generations Reggae Dancehall
Title: Grind (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Reggae Love Songs - The Ultimate Collection (CD1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Love Songs - The Ultimate Collection (CD2)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Love Songs - The Ultimate Collection (CD3)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Reggae Love Songs - The Ultimate Collection (CD4)
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Hits: Summer (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, New Wave, Power Pop, Ska, Alternative
Title: Yorin Hitzone 24
Genre: Electronica, Eurodance, House, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Hits: 2000s
Genre: Club/Dance, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Hits: R&B
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: 100 Hits: Summer Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: 100 Hits: Reggae
Genre: Reggae
Title: Ragga Sessions
Genre: Reggae
Title: Dancehall Sessions
Genre: Dancehall
Title: Dancehall Reggae Anthems (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Reggae Fusion, Samba
Title: Ministry Of Sound - Throwback R&B (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Essential Reggae (CD1)
Title: Kings Army Resurrection
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Reggae
Title: Heavens Gate Riddim (Promo CD)
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Blaze It Up Reggae
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Reggae
Title: Blue Book Riddim
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae, World Music
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