02 March 1996 (BFBS): 'Bruk Down (7')' (XTerminator) with Cocoa Tea.

23 February 1996 (with Cocoa Tea): Bruk Down ( 7' ) Xterminator.

A versatile singjay-style vocalist with a gruff, gravelly tone, he was capable of both rapid-fire chatting and powerful, melodic singing, and his best backing riddims were among the strongest in contemporary dancehall. Nonetheless, he still ranked as arguably the most popular conscious reggae artist of his time, thanks to a normally high standard of quality control - all the more impressive given the frequency with which he recorded. He remained something of an enigma to the public at large, rarely granting interviews and keeping his concert appearances to a minimum. Yet overall, his music was generally positive, advocating faith and compassion for poor black youth, and respect for women. A member of the militant Bobo Ashanti sect, he sometimes courted controversy with his strict adherence to their views, particularly his aggressive condemnations of homosexuals and white Western oppressors. Along with Buju Banton and Capleton, he helped lead dancehall back to the musical and spiritual influence of roots reggae, favoring organic productions and heavily Rastafarian subject matter. ( Read more)Įmerging during the latter half of the '90s, the enormously prolific Sizzla was one of the leaders of the conscious dancehall movement.

This union led to a run of successful singles and the release of Sizzla's debut album, Burning Up. 1995 marked an important turning point for Sizzla when he began working with Fattis. Homer Harris, the same man who named and mentored Buju Banton got him his first break, introduced Sizzla to top Jamaican saxophonist Dean Fraser, the musical director for Philip 'Fattis' Burrell's Xterminator Family. Extensive touring with fellow Xterminator label mate roots and culture artist Luciano followed, earning Sizzla notoriety. He has used his music as a vehicle for his message, kickstarting his recording career in 1995 with a release through the Zagalou label, he then teamed up with 'Bobby Digital' Dixon for a series of singles. Sizzla began to develop his own style whilst serving his musical apprenticeship with the Caveman Hi-Fi sound system. As of 2018 he has released 56 solo albums. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is noted for his high number of releases.

Miguel Orlando Collins (born 17 April 1976), known by his stage name Sizzla Kalonji or Sizzla, is a Jamaican reggae musician.

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