Elephant Man

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This article is about the musician. For the 1980 film about Joseph Merrick, see The Elephant Man (film). For other uses, see The Elephant Man (disambiguation).


Elephant Man
Elephant Man's "Jook Gal (Remix) - Single" cover
Elephant Man's "Jook Gal (Remix) - Single" cover
Background information
Birth name O' Neil Bryant
Also known as The Energy God
Born September 11, 1975 (age 31)
Origin Kingston, Jamaica
Genre(s) Reggae/Dance Hall
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1998
Label(s) Bad Boy Records
Associated
acts		 Lil Jon
Website www.elephant-man.com

Elephant Man, also known as The Energy God, (born O'Neil Bryant on September 11, 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica) is arguably one of the most colorful characters on the dancehall scene.

His stagename stemmed from his large ears, which led to the nickname Dumbo in his youth. "Ele" started out his musical career as a member of the Scare Dem Crew, later continuing as a solo artist. He was later characterized for several trademarks, such as his yellow-orange hair, his unique low-key voice and his stage performance, which included jumping and running, or even climbing on stage props and monitors. His acustic trademark is marked by a light lisp.

The first international recognition came when Elephant Man and Puma settled a contract for using his single "All Out" for their Olympics commercial campaign in 2004.

Elephant Man has been criticised for his lyrics calling for violence against gay people. In 2003 British LBGT group OutRage! called for the arrest and prosecution of several dancehall stars including Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man for violation of hate crimes statutes, however a record company gag and agreement with gay rights groups in the U.K. has allowed the him to remain free. [1]

Elephant Man also had a song called "Willie Bounce" that appeared on several Mixtapes in early 2006. It borrowed the first few bars from I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.

Recently, the Jamaican star has been signed to New York-based label Bad Boy Entertainment.

Most common songs by Elephant Man are found on various Riddim Driven albums, which he plays songs with various tracks like "Coolie Dance", "Stepz", "Bubble Up", and various others.


Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
US Hot 100 US R&B/Hip-Hop
2003 "Pon Di River" — —
2004 "Jook Gal (Head Gawn Remix)" (feat. Twista, YoungBloodZ, & Kiprich) — — Good 2 Go (Remix to its album version)
2005 "Father Elephant" #66 —

[edit] Misc. Songs

The following is a list of songs Elephant Man appears with other artists, usually remixes:

He made also an appearance in the mixtape by Lil Jon & DJ Ideal "The BME Mixtape"

[edit] Incitement to murder claim

In 2003, the UK LGBT rights group OutRage! called for the arrest in London of Elephant Man for inciting the killing of gay men in his song lyrics.[1] Elephant Man was not arrested.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b http://www.365gay.com/NewsContent/091703tatchellRap.htm

[edit] External links


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