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Famous for his silk like voice (hence Garnett Silk) Garnett was an overnight sensation on the early 1990s Jamaican Dancehall scene.
He started out in the mid-1980s deejaying on various sound systems and even recording the occasional track under the moniker “Little Bimbo”. By the first part of the 90s, his locks had grown out and he went from deejay to singer, changing his name to Garnett Silk.
Silk was born Garnett Daymon Smith (2 April, 1966) in the Brumalia district of Mandeville, Jamaica. He was taken under the wing of Rasta deejay Tony Rebel and introduced to Sugar Minott’s Youthman Promotion sound system, which had a hand in recruiting many young acts who later became international stars.
Along with Rebel, Silk reintroduced Rastafarianism into a dancehall scene which by 1992 had become nearly overwrought with X-rated and violent lyrics. He burst on the scene recording many hit tunes and albums, including “Nothing Can Divide Us”, “It’s Growing” and “100% Silk”.
Tragically a fire at his mother’s house on 9 December 1994 killed both Garnett and his mother (with Garnett first escaping then giving up his own life trying to save his mother’s). The Jamaican reggae scene was shocked by his death and it is a testament to his talent and his amazing voice that his music is still selling worldwide today, possibly stronger now than it did before his untimely demise.
He started out in the mid-1980s deejaying on various sound systems and even recording the occasional track under the moniker “Little Bimbo”. By the first part of the 90s, his locks had grown out and he went from deejay to singer, changing his name to Garnett Silk.
Silk was born Garnett Daymon Smith (2 April, 1966) in the Brumalia district of Mandeville, Jamaica. He was taken under the wing of Rasta deejay Tony Rebel and introduced to Sugar Minott’s Youthman Promotion sound system, which had a hand in recruiting many young acts who later became international stars.
Along with Rebel, Silk reintroduced Rastafarianism into a dancehall scene which by 1992 had become nearly overwrought with X-rated and violent lyrics. He burst on the scene recording many hit tunes and albums, including “Nothing Can Divide Us”, “It’s Growing” and “100% Silk”.
Tragically a fire at his mother’s house on 9 December 1994 killed both Garnett and his mother (with Garnett first escaping then giving up his own life trying to save his mother’s). The Jamaican reggae scene was shocked by his death and it is a testament to his talent and his amazing voice that his music is still selling worldwide today, possibly stronger now than it did before his untimely demise.
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Norestmasuku wrote:
Wata painful death that robbed the musik fratenity. R.I.P Garnett Silk
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luckystoned wrote:
beautiful voice - good flow!
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Andy_Zee wrote:
бомба!
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voitoistia wrote:
крутецкий голос
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andrewthezealot wrote:
blessed garnet live forever cos JAH keep im children safe in zion...
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dazibomu wrote:
honestly died so young but his music still feeding lots of living souls
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capron1981 wrote:
truly missed!! Luv ya music......
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mshotalot wrote:
No man is an island and no man stands alone to the family as when the work is done it's time to rest! Love your music 'til infinity, it's chilled, calm and melancholic vibe! In peace, ALWAYS Dj Sassy Lang - I'll never stop spinning your plastic! x
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buschemeyer wrote:
Simply gone too soon.. Blessed love..
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mshotalot wrote:
And the words came from the mouth of the blessed and touched the heart of his people and surrounded him was a bright light. And, he was revered. Many have these gifts and we shall give thanks for them when in our midst. Blessings to you - touched by your words! DJ Sassy Lang!
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angelofJah15 wrote:
his music shall always live on. so in our hearts so shall He. one of the most timeless wonders of the music industry
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fruitfulvale wrote:
one of Jamaica's finest singers
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burningbushhifi wrote:
Sadly missed
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Chimino wrote:
Who cares about the spelling....big up the lion who now resides in Zion.
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benthepirate wrote:
It looks like his actual album covers have two T's, while only the Gold album cover has one T.
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pebbles88 wrote:
its 2 t's actually
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dan_version wrote:
yes, spelt with one t! Big up the ArchAngel.
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naki-irie wrote:
his name is spelled with ONE t !!!
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Fashionista4shu wrote:
unrelated: doea neone knoa who sings that song cause all she wants is a pretty boy...but she end up with a real gunga gunga natty dread?
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mikeincamrose wrote:
he was one of jamaican finest when it come to voice i am from clarendon i know what i am saying shout out to all yardie
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