Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey says Shinehead exudes “musical and cultural greatness, exemplary of Black History and Reggae Month.”
“There is much that can be said about music giant and cultural stalwart, Shinehead,” Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life on Monday. “One can start by acknowledging his amazingly diverse talent and creativity. The international artist makes the phrase ‘triple threat’ look light.”
She said Shinehead excels as a singer, rapper, deejay and DJ.
“Wait, not finished yet, as his music boldly transcends reggae, Hip Hop, dancehall and R&B,” Lindsey said. “Whether the musician is utilizing his rapid, spitfire lyrical delivery to kill MCs, crooning an original or classic reggae selection to perfection or deejaying a dancehall favorite with bare niceness, Shinehead’s artistic purview is broad.”
Lindsey posited that Shinehead can also kill a sound system as a selector, while dropping his own dubplate.
“To this day, very few can walk, sing, deejay or rap in his tracks, all pun intended,” she said.
For scores of fans, Lindsey said Shinehead represents the first artist they saw bring the sounds of reggae, dancehall and Hip Hop to mainstream audiences.
“Adding to his allure was an authentic fashion and presentation, which rivaled his eclectic sound,” she said. “Once folks spotted his signature Gazelle B-boy glasses, they knew a flurry of intriguing entertainment would follow.”
Lindsey noted that Shinehead’s music video, “Chain Gang,” was the first video to air on the premiere episode of the cult classic show “Yo MTV Raps” on MTV in 1988.
She said the pioneer was also solidifying his presence in reggae circles.
Notably, Lindsey said Shinehead’s blockbuster performance at 1991 Sunsplash in Jamaica of his landmark song, “Strive,” is “historically one of the most celebrated performances of reggae music and culture.”
She said Shinehead won over “the ears and hearts” of more than 50,000 fans.
Lindsey said this concert, which elevated Shinehead to star status amongst Jamaican music lovers, also inspired rising artists like Sean Paul and Damian “Jr Gong” Marley.
Lindsey said Shinehead’s Hip Hop and reggae exploits are “storied.”
She said the famed entertainer, who is of Jamaican descent, was born in England and grew up between Jamaica and the Bronx.
“The diverse upbringing of the ‘Jamaican in New York’ singer, to this day, is a driving force behind his artistic expression and movements,” she said. “From legendary Hip Hop stages to prime positioning on African Love and Downbeat sound systems, Shinehead leaves no cultural stone unturned.
“Shinehead gained his name, ‘The Walking Dubplate,’ with bonafide time and effort put in,” she added.
Lindsey said Shinehead has six albums under his belt, including “Rough & Rugged”(1986), “Unity” (1988), “The Real Rock” (1990), “Sidewalk University” (1992), “Troddin”(1994) and “Praises” (1999).
She said three of his albums hit the Billboard charts, along with fiery singles like “Jamaican in New York” and “Let ‘Em In.”
Lindsey said, “The incredible artist’s music spans way beyond charts, as many of his songs are heralded as anthems or classics, celebrated by fans around the world.”
She said songs like “Strive,” “Golden Touch,” “Try My Love,” “Chain Gang,” “Know How Fe Chat,” “Raggamuffin,” “Olivia,” “Collie Weed” and more are “woven into the rich tapestry of reggae, dancehall, Hip Hip and R&B music and culture.”
From Japan to Jamrock, Lindsey said “the illustrious Shinehead shows no signs of slowing down.
“Whether performing as a solo act or with his Kingston 12 Hi Fi sound system, alongside his partner DJ Papalotl, Shinehead delivers unforgettable stage shows,” she said, noting that the “Strive” crooner closed out 2024 with a seven-city Japan tour, “leaving social media ablaze and fans reveling in enjoyment.”
In addition, she said Shinehead has thrilled multiple generations of fans during his residency on the wildly popular “Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise.”
Lindsey said Shinehead’s annual appearance (solo and with Kingston 12 Hi Fi) is highly anticipated by thousands of cruisers.
She said the legendary artist has also electrified Central Park in New York.
Boasting an immeasurable love of music, Lindsey said the multitalented artist “wowed scores of listeners with his explosive lover’s rock single,”: “Never Had a Dream Come True” and “The Makings of You.”
Displaying the ultimate vocal versatility, she said the official music video for “Never Had a Dream Come True” in 2021 was Shinehead’s first in over 25 years.
Besides his eagerly-awaited music in the pipeline, Lindsey said Shinehead also looks forward to upcoming shows.
“As booking the phenom is like getting seven artists in one, concertgoers are guaranteed an epic level of entertainment,” she said, stating that “it’s time to celebrate the living legend year-round”, rather than just for Black History and Reggae Month.
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