Garnett Silk

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Garnett Silk ( April 2, 1966 - December 10, 1994 ) was a Jamaican reggae musician.

Life

Garnett Silk was born Garnet Damion Smith in Greenvale, Manchester, Jamaica. He was known for his emotional, strong, silky voice. He was one of the most expectant talents during the 1980s. He is still known today, especially in Jamaica, as the new Bob Marley. He died with his mother in 1994 when their house burned down after a gas explosion.

music

His debut album was "It's Growing", his first hit "Hello Mama Africa". He worked with Buju Banton and King Tubby .

Perhaps his greatest achievement was at a time when slackness and pure party dancehall were prevalent, was successful with conscious lyrics and after his death many singers took up this style.

Discography

  • It's Growing (1992)
  • Gold (1993)
  • 100% Silk (1993)
  • Tony Rebel Meets Garnett Silk In A Dancehall Conference (1994)
  • Love Is The Answer (1994)
  • Silky Mood (1995)
  • Nothing Can Divide Us (1995)
  • Silky Mood / Lord Watch Over Our Shoulders (1995)
  • Reggae Max (1997)
  • Journey (1998)
  • Live At Reggae Sunsplash 1994 (1999)
  • Killamanjaro Remembers Garnett Silk (Dubplate Collection) (1999)
  • The Definitive Collection (2000)

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personal data
SURNAME Silk, Garnett
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Smith, Garnet Damion
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Jamaican reggae singer
DATE OF BIRTH April 2, 1966
PLACE OF BIRTH Greenvale, Manchester, Jamaica
DATE OF DEATH December 10, 1994