Beenie Man

Beenie 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.


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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. Boston's "Smokin" was on the list. 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. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications sent out of a list of 150 songs apparently recommended not to be played. In 2004 Beenie Man was investigated by police regarding his controversial lyrics, inciting hatred and murder against homosexuals. As of 2002, the band continues to produce new music, though Scholz and Delp are the only original members. 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. Boston's music is still in heavy rotation, mainly on "classic rock" radio stations.

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". His autocratic nature and unwillingness to complete albums in a timely manner led to a series of conflicts which culminated in lawsuits filed by fellow-bandmembers and the label, Epic Records. In 2002, he had a sizeable hit with a duet with Janet Jackson called "Feel It Boy". Scholz was also, less flatteringly, known as a perfectionist: according to one rumor, he is said to have re-recorded a set of drum tracks more than one hundred times. 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. These pursuits garnered him at least as much wealth as his work with Boston. In 2000, Beenie Man teamed up with Arturo Sandoval and Wyclef Jean (the Fugees) to release The Art & Life. During the early 1980s he formed the audio-electronics firm Scholz Research & Development, Inc., which marketed the highly-successful "Rockman" guitar amplifier.

His first American release was The Doctor (1998), followed by Y2k. Scholz was often described as a "genius", both musically and technically. 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 also released a Greatest Hits album in 1997. In 1998, Beenie Man signed to Virgin Records to release albums in the United States. The band followed it with Don't Look Back (1978), Third Stage (1986), Walk On (1994), and a "reunion" release entitled Corporate America (2002). In 1996, he released another critically acclaimed LP, Maestro, which launched his fame in the UK. Boston was an immediate success, and ranks as one of the highest selling albums of all time, with more than 16 million copies sold.

Stitchie & Beenie Man). It was only after the label insisted on seeing the band perform that Hashian and Sheehan were added. Stitchie (Mad Cobra Meets Lt. Much of their first, eponymous 1976 Epic Records release was recorded by Scholz, Delp, and Goudreau in a project studio in Scholz's basement. 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. During their meteoric rise, the Massachusetts-based group consisted of guitarist and songwriter Tom Scholz, singer Brad Delp, guitarist Barry Goudreau, drummer Sib Hashian, and bassist Fran Sheehan. After signing to Island Records, he released his most acclaimed album, Blessed. The most famous of the band's works include the singles "More than a Feeling", "Don't Look Back", and "Amanda".

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 music of Boston is often cited as having been influential in the music industry's move from heavy metal in the 1970s to the "power pop" that would dominate the 1980s. Partially as a result of prodding from his producers, Sly & Robbie, Beenie Man soon converted to Rastafarianism. Boston is a best-selling rock band that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. 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. More Than a Feeling (album). Upon his return, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer made up and recorded an album together, Guns Out. Corporate America (2002).

In 1993, Beenie Man was booed off a stage and left Kingston, Jamaica for a year. Greatest Hits (1997). After a break, Beenie Man returned in 1992 at Reggae Sunsplash, where he made waves by insulting Bounty Killer, a popular performer. Walk On (1994). 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". Third Stage (1986). 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. Don't Look Back (1978).

Beenie Man (born Moses Davis August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), is one of the most famous DJs in Jamaican history. Boston (1976).