Ghetto Splash ’92 (Pt. 3)

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Little Kirk, Tony Curtis, Jigsy King, Major Chris, Galaxy P, and Zebra are featured in this video performance at Ghetto Splash ’92, held in Craig Town, Kingston.

Kirk Anthony Davis aka Little Kirk was born on 28 December 1970, in Waterhouse, Kingston, Jamaica. As the older brother of Beenie Man, Kirk originally came to the fore in 1988 performing as a dancehall singer. His interpretation of ‘Man In The Mirror’ resulted in him being appropriately designated as Jamaica’s Michael Jackson. He recorded numerous hits with Patrick Roberts, including ‘Left Me Lonely’, ‘Love Tonight’, ‘I’ll Do Anything’ and another Jackson cover version, ‘Remember The Time’. He signed with Shocking Vibes and in the summer of 1995 released I’m Ready, featuring a guest appearance from his brother. In 1996 he toured as the only singer in the Shocking Vibes Showcase headlined by Beenie Man, and featuring Snagga Puss, Silver Cat, Alley Cat, and Tanto Metro. In 2000, he re-emerged performing as Kirk Davis, on the Shocking Vibes one rhythm release, The Joker.

Tony Curtis started singing at an early age, his first musical accomplishment was winning a talent show in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 1991. He got his musical influence from popular R&B singers such as Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, and reggae singers Bob Marley and Dennis Brown. In 2002 he got his first big break into the dancehall and reggae music industry. This was due to the release of his self-produced hit single ‘High Grade’, a track from his album titled ‘Stronger’ which was released that same year. Tony Curtis is a solo artist but is also a member of the reggae quartet group called L.U.S.T, the members of the group are himself, Lukie-D, Thriller-U, and Singing Melody.
Tony Curtis insists on creating music that eloquently advocates the heartfelt concerns of people.

Errol “Jigsy” King (born c.1970) is a Jamaican dancehall artist who released several albums on VP Records in the 1990s. King emerged in the early 1990s, performing on sound systems, with a gruff vocal style similar to Buju Banton’s. After several hit singles in Jamaica, he had some international success with “Work”, a combination single with Barrington Levy. He topped the Jamaican singles chart in 1996 with “Sweet Sensimella”, a duet with British singer Jamie Irie. His other hits include “Butterfly”, “Rail Up”, “Haffi Get You Body”, “Gal A Fuss Gal A Fight”, “Real Ting” (with Tony Curtis), and “Question Ask” (with Freddie McGregor).
In 2007 he was found guilty of disorderly conduct after verbally attacking the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Jamaican police on stage during his performance at Curefest in Trelawny.

As producer and artist GALAXY P is a firm favourite on the Jamaican music scene, with Number 1 records going back over the years of his already illustrious career. He has written tracks for the multi-platinum act SEEED, as well as recording reggae favourites such as Tickle Your Fancy and It Good With Me as an artist in his own right.No stranger to live work, GALAXY has played extensively on the circuit and has got himself a devoted fanbase on the island and beyond.

Zebra (b. Garfield Vassell, in St. Catherine, Linstead, Jamaica, c. 1972) grew up in the areas of Spanish Town, Central Village, Hanover, and Montego Bay. He is the son of famed singer Dennis Walks.
He started deejaying in 1990 for Strike Force Sound System. Zebra has also worked with sounds such as Turbo Crown, Dan Reuben, City Rock, Stone Love, Metro Media, Adonai, Black Scorpio, Gemini, Bodyguard, and Exodus Nuclear. In ’98 he appeared at Sting with great success.
In 1991 he had a major hit with the song “Weh Yu Run Fah” which was produced by Prince Jazzbo and released on the producer’s Ujama imprint. The single would also be the title of an album produced by Jazzbo also released on Ujama. The album was also re-released in 1999 as The Winner with some more songs on it. The title track is over the Drifter rhythm which was originally a major hit for his father. Zebra has also recorded for King Jammys, Steely & Clevie, The Mixing Lab, Q45, and Shines. Spawning hits such as “Picture Fi Frame”, “Redder Than Red” and “Rupert”.
A reason for some controversy has been the obvious influence of the deejay Tiger on Zebras chatting style (even down to the stripes of the animal!). Kiprich and Leftside did a humorous tribute to both deejays with their song “The Tribute (To Tiger & Zebra)” in which they cover some of the controversies between them.
In 2001 was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a rape conviction, assault at common law, and breaching a probation order. On the 9th of September in 2008, he was released after serving seven years at Tower Street Correctional Center.