2023 HONOUREES
International Reggae Day in accordance with the annual spotlight on an influential era of Jamaica's rich musical history, has compiled and now present, the IRD2023 80s-90s Dancehall Honourees Lists.
The creativity, acumen and influence of these persons and entities in various categories, were instrumental in Dancehall music culture’s ascension to become the global cultural phenomenon and genre influencer it became and still is.
We invite members of the media and other Reggae | Dancehall interests who have plans for JulyOne, to include these Honourees and associated citations in your commemorative plans for IRD2023.
ICONS | PRODUCERS | SOUND SYSTEMS | ANTHEMS
CITATIONS | GAMECHANGERS | WOMEN
TOP 30 DANCEHALL ICONS
These outstanding artistes, are being recognized specifically for their invaluable contribution to the growth and export of 80s – 90s Dancehall music
1. Supercat
2. Shabba Ranks
3. Beenie Man
4. Bounti Killa
5. Buju Banton
6. Shaggy
7. Sean Paul
8. Chaka Demus & Pliers
9. Lady Saw
10. Yellowman
11. Ninjaman
12. Patra
13. Baby Cham
14. Ini Kamoze
15. Shinehead
16. Barrington Levy
17. Tanya Stephens
18. Sanchez
19. Wayne Wonder
20. Cobra
21. Papa San
22. Lt. Stitchie
23. Tiger
24. Capleton
25. Sizzla
26. Garnett Silk
27. Cutty Ranks
28. Spragga Benz
29. Frankie Paul
30. Sugar Minott
TOP 80s - 90s JAMAICAN PRODUCERS
This list of 20 outstanding Jamaican music producers,, are being recognized for their invaluable contribution to the growth and export of 80s – 90s Dancehall music
1. Steely & Clevie
Studio 2000
2. King Jammy
Jammy’s Records
3. Sly & Robbie
Taxi Records
4. Donovan Germaine
Penthouse Records
5. Henry 'Junjo' Lawes
Volcano
6. Winston Riley
Techniques
7. Gussie Clarke
Anchor Records
8. Bobby Digital
Digital B
9. Dave Kelly
Madhouse Records
10. Tony Kelly
K.Licious Music
11. Sting International
Big Yard Music Group
12. Robert Livingston
Big Yard Music Group
13. Jeremy Harding
2Hard
14. Clifton ‘Specialist’ Dillon
Shang
15. Handel Tucker
JGS
16. Fattis Burrell
Xterminator Records
17. George Phang
Powerhouse
18. Patrick Roberts
Shocking Vibes
19. Black Scorpio
Black Scorpio Records
20. Danny Brownie
Main Street Records
TOP DANCEHALL
SOUND SYSTEMS
These outstanding Jamaican sound systems and their selectors, are being recognized specifically for their invaluable contribution to the growth and export of 80s – 90s Dancehall music
1. Stone Love
Wee Pow | Rory
2. King Jammy’s Hometown Hi Fi
King Jammy | Shemmo
3. Bodyguard
Courtney Singh| Johnny Guard| Junior Vibes| Big Mack
4. Kilimanjaro
Noel ‘Papa Jaro’ Harper | Ricky Trooper
5. Metro Media
Peter Metro | Dalton “Sky Juice” Bogle | DJ Oliver
6. Bass Odyssey
Keith Walford | Kevin Squingy Bennett
7. Black Scorpio
Jack Scorpio | Papa Screw
8. Renaissance
DJ Delano | Jazzy T
9. Silver Hawk
Steely | Ballsy | Jerry | Fatta | Richie Poo
10. Jah Love
Ilawi | Gary I
11. Saxon Sound (UK)
Muscle Head – Papa Levi | Tippa Irie
12. King Addies (NY)
Danny Dread | Babyface | Tony Matterhorn
TOP 10 DANCEHALL ANTHEMS
(80s - 90s)
1. Bam Bam
Sister Nancy (1982)
2. Ring the Alarm
Tenor Saw (1985)
3. Under Mi Sleng Teng
Wayne Smith (1985)
4. Greetings
Half Pint (1985)
5. Buddy Bye
Johnny Osbourne (1985)
6. You Don’t Love Me (No No No)
Dawn Penn (1994)
7. Action
Nadine Sutherland | Terror Fabulous (1994)
8. One Blood
Junior Reid (1995)
9. Who Am I
Beenie Man (1997)
10. If Jah Is By My Side
Tony Rebel (1997)
These outstanding recordings (listed chronologically) from the 1980s-90s, are being recognized as anthems of Dancehall culture worldwide
80s - 90s DANCEHALL
CITATIONS
These 25 outstanding recordings (listed chronologically), are being highlighted for their invaluable contribution to the growth and export of 80s – 90s Dancehall music
1. Wa Do Dem
Eek A Mouse | Volcano (1981)
2. Diseases
Michigan & Smiley | Volcano (1982)
3. Pass the Dutchie
Musical Youth | MCA (1982)
4. Electric Boogie
Marcia Griffiths | Island Records (1983)
5. Jamaica Jamaica
Brigadier Jerry | Ras Records (1985)
6. Undercover Lover
Josey Wales | Powerhouse (1985)
7. Punaany
Admiral Bailey | Jammy’s Records (1986)
8. Wild Thing
Sister Carol | MCA (1986)
9. Serious Times
Admiral Tibet | Jammy’s Records (1987)
10. Rumours
Gregory Issacs | Greensleeves (1988)
11. Nuff Respect
Lady G | Anchor Records (1988)
12. Kuff
Shelly Thunder | Rohit Records (1988)
13. Wild Gilbert
Lovindeer | TSOJ (1988)
14. DJ Roll Call
Charlie Chaplin | Ras Records (1989)
15. Rikers Island
Coco Tea | Greensleeves Records (1990)
16. One Draw
Rita Marley | Shanachie (1990)
17. Bandelaro
Pinchers | Jammy’s Records (1991)
18. Housecall
Shabba Ranks ft Maxi Priest | Epic (1991)
19. Son Bow
El General | New Creations (1991)
20. Informer
Snow | Rhino Records (1993)
21. Gangalee
Louie Culture | Stone Love (1994)
22. Shy Guy
Diana King | Sony (1995)
23. Fire Pon Rome
Anthony B | Star Trail (1996)
24. Everyone Falls in Love
Tanto Metro & Devante | VP Records (1997)
25. Heads High
Mr. Vegas (1997)
80s -90s DANCEHALL
GAMECHANGERS
These live events, personalities, labels and a film company, are being recognized for their invaluable contribution to the growth and export of 80s – 90s Dancehall music culture
1. Sting (1984)
2. Bogle the Dancehall Master (1990s)
3. Carlene the Dancehall Queen (1990s)
4. Irish & Chin World Clash (1998)
5. VP Records (US)
6. HC&F Recording Studio (US)
7. Ras Records (US)
8. Greensleeves (UK)
9. Palm Pictures
10. Studio One Catalogue
80s -90s DANCEHALL
WOMEN
6. You Don’t Love Me (No No No)
Dawn Penn (1994)
7. Action
Nadine Sutherland | Terror Fabulous (1994)
8. One Blood
Junior Reid (1995)
9. Who Am I
Beenie Man (1997)
10. If Jah Is By My Side
Tony Rebel (1997)
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