Artist description This artist is a cool cultural Emcee with a lot to say about world affairs,religion,history and our everyday livity especially with a focus on the youth.

Music Style Cultural Reggae Music

Musical Influences Bob marley,U Brown,Ranking Trevor,Daddy Roy,Burning Spear.

Similar Artists Daddy U Roy,Tony Rebel,Yellow Man,Buju Banton.

Artist History GENERAL SMILEY Papa Michigan (b. Anthony Fairclough) and General Smiley (b. Erroll Bennett) began their career in the early 80s at Studio One under the direction of Coxsone Dodd. The duo recorded their number 1 hit "Rub A Dub Style" over the original master tape for Alton Ellis' "I'm Just A Guy", followed by the equally popular "Nice Up The Dance". Although Dodd released hits in the dancehall style, the sessions proved to be his swan-song before relocating to New York. The duo were able to overcome this setback by recording at Tuff Gong Studio the classic "One Love Jamdown", produced by Jahmet Enwright, which was released as a double a-side with Freddie McGregor's "Jogging". Michigan And Smiley gave a dynamic performance at the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festival in 1981, which led to a debut appearance in the UK where they topped the bill at the Black Echoes Reggae Awards Show. In 1982 Henry "Junjo" Lawes productions dominated the dancehall, introducing current DJs to a wider audience without attenuating the sound. Michigan And Smiley recorded a grim warning to prospective philanderers, "Diseases", and the song inspired Yellowman to record an identical version alongside his sparring partner, Fathead. Throughout the 80s Michigan And Smiley sustained attention in the album charts with the releases Step By Step, Sugar Daddy, Back In The Biz and Reality Must Rule Again. The duo enjoyed a revival in the 90s when some of their earlier hits resurfaced through VP in the USA. Presently Michigan and Smiley still get Together for performances though they both are involve in their respective Projects within the realms of the art. General Smiley is now producing young upcoming artist for his label “Ruffcompany Records” wich is now being featured on the mp3 web site www.mp3.com/ruffcompanyrecordsvariousartist .Smiley is now in the studio working on his first solo album on his Ruffcompany Records label,some tracks form this album is also being featured on the mp3 site @ www.mp3.com/generalsmiley for more information,Bio and bookings contact Ruffcompany management and bookings. Phone ( 718 ) 652-6361 Email glrart@aol.com Or general smiley direct Email ogsmiley@msn.com Phone ( 909 ) 689-5880 Or visit http://www.realityentertainmentmusic.com

Instruments Micaphone

Albums O.G.S

Location 9 Union Garden, kingston - Jamaica

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