Beenie ManBeenie Man (born Moses Davis August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), is one of the most famous DJs in Jamaican history. He was a child star at a young age, when he won the Teeny Talent contest and recording a single, "Too Fancy", with record producer Junjo Lawes. By 1983, Beenie Man was recording with Dillinger and Fathead, and had released a debut album, The Invincible Beenie Man and hit single, "Over the Sea". After a break, Beenie Man returned in 1992 at Reggae Sunsplash, where he made waves by insulting Bounty Killer, a popular performer. In 1993, Beenie Man was booed off a stage and left Kingston, Jamaica for a year. Upon his return, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer made up and recorded an album together, Guns Out. This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", which condemned violence; it was inspired by the murder of Pan Head, another popular DJ. Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly & Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to Rastafarianism. Beenie Man released a series of early 1990s hit singles, including "Praise him" and "World Dance", as well as multiple LPs, such as Defend It and Dis Unu Fi Hear. After signing to Island Records, he released his most acclaimed album, Blessed. In 1995, Beenie Man released a remix of "Under Mi Sensi" (Barrington Levy) in the United Kingdom, and then two duet albums with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma (Three Against War) and Lt. Stitchie (Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Stitchie & Beenie Man). In 1996, he released another critically acclaimed LP, Maestro, which launched his fame in the UK. In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s. His first American release was The Doctor (1998), followed by Y2k. In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (the Fugees) to release The Art & Life. During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began to make a name for himself in America with the reggae hits "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American superstar R&B singer, Mya. In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy". But, his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of the single and video for a remix of the song "Dude". Featuring guest vocals on the chorus by fellow Jamaican star, Ms. Thing, as well as rhymes by up-and-coming rapper, Shawnna, it is currently rising both the pop and urban charts and has been forecast to be one of this summer's biggest hits. In 2004 Beenie Man was investigated by police regarding his controversial lyrics, inciting hatred and murder against homosexuals. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual action group OutRage! of the UK has been calling for Beenie Man and two other reggae stars to be prosecuted - since 2003 - under either the Public Order Act, the common law offence of inciting violence and murder, or the solicitation to murder clause of the Offences Against the Person Act. MTV had plans to include Beenie Man in their roster of performers at the 2004 MTV Music Awards, to be held in Miami, Florida, but gay groups threatened protests, and MTV decided not to include Beenie Man after all. This page about Beenie Man includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Beenie Man News stories about Beenie Man External links for Beenie Man Videos for Beenie Man Wikis about Beenie Man Discussion Groups about Beenie Man Blogs about Beenie Man Images of Beenie Man |
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MTV had plans to include Beenie Man in their roster of performers at the 2004 MTV Music Awards, to be held in Miami,
Florida, but gay groups threatened protests, and MTV decided not to include Beenie Man after all. But, his biggest break in America came in early 2004 with the release of the single and video for a remix of the song "Dude". A tour with No Doubt was very successful in the summer of 2004 as well. In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy". Critics have deemed their sound similar to that of The Police and U2, although members of the band claim they took most of their influence from The Cure, whose frontman Robert Smith appeared on "All of This." Listeners called the riffs heavier and the lyrics profound. During the late 1990s, Beenie Man began to make a name for himself in America with the reggae hits "Who Am I" and "Girls Dem Sugar", which featured American superstar R&B singer, Mya. It showcased a style of music deeper than anything blink-182 had ever done previously, but still got a good deal of play on pop stations and MTV. In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (the Fugees) to release The Art & Life. Travis Barker has confirmed that the band left the album untitled (rather than eponymous) to represent a whole new blink-182. His first American release was The Doctor (1998), followed by Y2k. Described as a self-meditation on romantic decay, their untitled 5th record featured the hit singles "Feeling This", "I Miss You", "Down" and the 80's-influenced "Always". During the period from the mid to late '90s, Beenie Man dominated the Jamaican charts to the extent that he perhaps had a good claim to the crown of "Dancehall King", a title only bestowed previously on Yellowman in the early 1980s. The band released their next album in 2003. In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. In 2002, bands such as Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, and Simple Plan began following the same route as blink-182, marking the expansion of the pop punk genre. In 1996, he released another critically acclaimed LP, Maestro, which launched his fame in the UK. Tom Delonge and Travis Barker were involved in side-projects The Transplants and Box Car Racer, bands which explored alternative musical styles. Stitchie & Beenie Man). In 2001, blink-182 appeared on the cover of "CosmoGirl", and won a "Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award". Stitchie (Mad Cobra Meets Lt. 2001 saw blink-182 continue their commercial success, recording Take Off Your Pants & Jacket, which followed the same basic formulas as "Enema Of The State". In 1995, Beenie Man released a remix of "Under Mi Sensi" (Barrington Levy) in the United Kingdom, and then two duet albums with Dennis Brown and Triston Palma (Three Against War) and Lt. Many original fans felt that the band had strayed from their punk rock roots. After signing to Island Records, he released his most acclaimed album, Blessed. The sound on "Enema Of The State" was rooted in the same genre as earlier punk rock bands such as NOFX, Green Day, and The Offspring, but it was more accessible to the mainstream, with a pop-feel. Beenie Man released a series of early 1990s hit singles, including "Praise him" and "World Dance", as well as multiple LPs, such as Defend It and Dis Unu Fi Hear. The CD was successful, propelling the band to punk rock fame, and gaining a large amount of airtime on MTV and TRL. This was largely due to the commercial success of the songs "What's My Age Again", "Adam's Song", and "All The Small Things". Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly & Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to Rastafarianism. 1999 saw the release of the album Enema Of The State. This was followed by a single, "No Mama No Cry", which condemned violence; it was inspired by the murder of Pan Head, another popular DJ. He was replaced by Travis Barker, who was playing with support band The Aquabats. Upon his return, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer made up and recorded an album together, Guns Out. Scott disappeared midway through a US tour. In 1993, Beenie Man was booed off a stage and left Kingston, Jamaica for a year. Scott, who had a serious drinking problem at the time, was reportedly asked to leave the band and go to rehab, although there are also reports that he decided to leave to go to college and earn a degree. After a break, Beenie Man returned in 1992 at Reggae Sunsplash, where he made waves by insulting Bounty Killer, a popular performer. In 1998, a slight setback occurred amongst within the band. By 1983, Beenie Man was recording with Dillinger and Fathead, and had released a debut album, The Invincible Beenie Man and hit single, "Over the Sea". The album was a hit as two singles ("Josie" and "Dammit") rose to the top of US airplay charts. He was a child star at a young age, when he won the Teeny Talent contest and recording a single, "Too Fancy", with record producer Junjo Lawes. After moving to Encinitas, California, the band recorded the album Dude Ranch with producer Mark Trombino. Beenie Man (born Moses Davis August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), is one of the most famous DJs in Jamaican history. During the punk rock boom of the 1990s, blink-182 were signed onto record giants MCA. Although there are rumours as to why these numbers were chosen, all band members have made it clear that they are totally random and do not represent "Mark's ideal weight", as one fan claimed. In order to avoid a lengthy lawsuit, blink added the numbers 182 to the end of their name. Shortly after the release of Cheshire Cat, blink were threatened with legal action by a techno band in Ireland of the same name. The album contained many new versions of songs that appeared on the Buddha demo. In early 1994, blink released their first full-length debut album, Cheshire Cat, released on Grilled Cheese Records. Around 1000 copies of this were produced by Cargo Filter Records. Before the end of the year, the band released yet another demo cassette known as Buddha. This demo was recorded using a boom box in Scott's bedroom, thus explaining the poor sound quality. Towards the end of 1993 blink released an EP known as Flyswatter. This would later have the numbers 182 added onto the end to avoid legal conflicts with a pre-existing Irish band named "blink" (see below). After considering a number of names (such as Duck Tape) the band agreed to call themselves just 'blink'. Tom discovered a kid named Scott Raynor at his school who just happened to play drums. They decided that they needed to look for a drummer. In 1992, when Hoppus moved to San Diego, California he was introduced to Delonge whilst looking to start a band. The lyrical content of their songs is humourous and often uplifting. blink-182 are unusual amongst punk rock bands for playing uptempo songs in a major key, with prominent major-chord harmonies that are usually digitally mixed to provide a much "cleaner" sound than most other punk/rock recordings, which generally employ distortion and a ragged analogue mix to achieve the opposite effect. The band is known for catchy punk rock melodies as well as their satirical toilet humour. blink-182 is made up of three members: Thomas (Tom) Matthew Delonge on guitar, Markus (Mark) Allan Hoppus playing bass, and Travis Landon Barker on drums. Along with Green Day, they are credited for starting the post-grunge punk rock revolution. blink-182 (formerly known as blink) are a Southern-Californian punk rock band that was formed in 1992 by Tom Delonge and Mark Hoppus. blink-net.com (http://www.blink-net.com). blink-182 Lyrics (http://lyrics.activelyrics.com/B/blink%20182/index.html). Saves the Day. 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Dude Ranch (1997). Cheshire Cat (1995). Buddha (1994). |