Tony Rebel
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| Tony Rebel | |
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 Tony Rebel performing at Edna Manley College, February 23, 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Patrick George Anthony Barrett |
| Also known as | Tony Ranking, Papa Tony |
| Born | January 13, 1962 |
| Origin | Manchester Parish, Jamaica |
| Genre(s) | Reggae/Dance Hall |
| Occupation(s) | Deejay |
| Label(s) | Flames |
| Website | www.tonyrebel.com |
Tony Rebel (born Patrick George Anthony Barrett on January 13, 1962 in Manchester Parish, Jamaica) is a jamaican reggae deejay. He was initially a singer, appearing as Papa Tony or Tony Ranking in local talent contests and on sound systems including Sugar Minott's Youth Promotion.[1] His first release was the single Casino that appeared in 1988 on the MGB label, although his career took off when he worked with Donovan Germain's Penthouse setup in the early 1990s.[1] He had a big hit in 1990 with "Fresh Vegetable", and established a singjay style of delivery. He is notable as one of the few dreadlocked 'cultural' deejays of the ragga era.[1] In 1992 he signed a deal with Columbia Records who released Vibes of the Times the following year.[1] In 1994 he founded his record label Flames.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Real Rough (1990) (with Capleton and Ninjaman)
- Die Hard (1991) Penthouse (with Cutty Ranks)
- 20 Man Dead (1991) Charm (with Cutty Ranks)
- Rebel With A Cause (1992) Penthouse
- Rebellious (1992) Ras
- Vibes Of The Time (1993) Columbia
- If Jah (1997) VP
- Jah Is By My Side (1997) VP
- Realms of a Rebel (2001) RAS
- Connection (2004) Next Music
- I Rebel(2007) Flames
[edit] Compilations
- Collector's Series Vol. 1 – 1998, Penthouse
- Collector's Series Vol. 2 – 1999, Penthouse
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae. Virgin Books. ISBN 0-7535-0242-9.
