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Artist: Tony Rebel
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  • Born: January 13, 1962, Manchester, Jamaica
  • Active: '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Reggae
  • Instrument: Vocals
  • Representative Albums: "Vibes of the Time", "Realms of Rebel", "Tony Rebel, Vol. 1
  • Representative Songs: "Firing Strong", "Help the Poor and Needy", "Working Man

Biography

Tony Rebel sings a peaceful, roots-oriented form of dancehall music designed to inspire his audience to take a more positive approach to life and social change. Born Patrick Barrett, Rebel is a Rastafarian, but rather than simply creating serious, philosophical tunes, he infuses his music with a lighthearted, liberal-leaning dose of humor. Prior to becoming a recording artist in the 1990s, he spent 14 years playing the local dancehall circuit. Examples of his uplifting approach to dancehall can be heard on his 1993 album Vibes of Time; other releases include 1998's If Jah. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music Guide
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Tony Rebel

Tony Rebel performing at Edna Manley College, 23 February 2008
Background information
Birth name Patrick George Anthony Barrett
Also known as Tony Ranking, Papa Tony
Born 15 January 1962 (1962-01-15) (age 47)
Origin Manchester Parish, Jamaica
Genres Reggae/Dancehall
Occupations Deejay
Labels Flames
Website www.tonyrebel.com

Tony Rebel (born Patrick George Anthony Barrett, 15 January 1962, 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 record 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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Discography

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

Compilations

  • Collector's Series Vol. 1 – 1998, Penthouse
  • Collector's Series Vol. 2 – 1999, Penthouse

References

  1. ^ a b c d Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae. Virgin Books. ISBN 0-7535-0242-9. 

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