Junior Reid | |
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Birth name | Delroy Reid |
Born | 6 June 1963 |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion |
Occupation(s) | Singer, producer |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | JR Productions, Big Life, Mercury, PolyGram, Greensleeves, Ras |
Member of | Black Uhuru, Voice of Progress |
Website | Official Myspace |
Delroy "Junior" Reid (born 6 June 1963) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. From 1986 to 1988, he served as lead vocalist for the reggae band Black Uhuru on three albums: Brutal (1986), Positive (1987), and Black Uhuru Live in New York (1988). His solo career is extensive, and is widely regarded as a great of Dancehall Reggae. He is also known for his guest performances on the Game's 2006 single "It's Okay (One Blood)", as well as the remix of Mims' single, "This Is Why I'm Hot" alongside Baby Cham that same year.