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I Wayne (born Cliffroy Taylor in 1980 in Portmore, Jamaica), is a roots reggae singer. He is known for his hits Living In Love and Can’t Satisfy Her from his debut album Lava Ground as well as the title track from his second album, Book Of Life.
I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband Ansell Collins, a renowned keyboard player. This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at Greater Portmore High School, joining a local group Vibes Machine. The group, consisting of singers and DJs, used to perform at afterwork parties at popular clubs like Cactus and Asylum. One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running extremely late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.
In the Summer of 2004, Wayne released Can’t Satisfy Her, in the new wave of reggae. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the playlist of Hot 97, the influential hip-hop radio station in New York City.
In November of 2004, I Wayne signed a record deal with VP Records to release his debut album, Lava Ground. Lava Ground was praised for returning to reggae’s “essential roots” in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to “dance and groove to their carefree music”.
Living In Love and Can’t Satisfy Her from his debut album Lava Ground as well as the title track from his second album, Book Of Life.I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband Ansell Collins, a renowned keyboard player. This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at Greater Portmore High School, joining a local group Vibes Machine. The group, consisting of singers and DJs, used to perform at afterwork parties at popular clubs like Cactus and Asylum. One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running extremely late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.
In the Summer of 2004, Wayne released Can’t Satisfy Her, in the new wave of reggae. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the playlist of Hot 97, the influential hip-hop radio station in New York City.
In November of 2004, I Wayne signed a record deal with VP Records to release his debut album, Lava Ground. Lava Ground was praised for returning to reggae’s “essential roots” in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to “dance and groove to their carefree music”.
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ebisu wrote:
'Life Teachings' Interview (video) (PopMatters Premiere)
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kirkfgylling wrote:
lolwut r u talking about?@?@?
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BZMu wrote:
kirk: could you possibly be any more ignorant?
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dylanjn wrote:
I Wayne, come to Perth rastaman
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B3stMe wrote:
i adore him
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ebisu wrote:
came across a short I Wayne interview from May 2010. hopefully it's not long before we hear the new album! http://www.unitedreggae.com/articles/n384/051910/Interview-I-Wayne
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ebisu wrote:
True Inspiration.
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evanstowers wrote:
Living in Love is amazing!
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dylanjn wrote:
lava ground!!
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kasa408 wrote:
weird voice but great usage. Whatever you do Should be True woo wooo wooo
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Elementree1 wrote:
YO POSITIVE PEOPLE!! If you like I Wayne and Concious Reggae/Dancehall please check out my music. I am out of Cincinnati Ohio, concious lyrics and a message that must be heard. My last fm page is: http://www.last.fm/music/Elementree My myspace page is: http://www.myspace.com/elementree1. Jah Bless and his message forever spread!!
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Reggaekids wrote:
we love brother Iwayne. we saw him as the warrior who fight for reggae to keep it higherr. we really want to have Iwayne In Ethiopia. may be a concert in the promis land will be fireee. much loveeeee
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Babi3-G1rl wrote:
Book of life, sooo good, i wanna hear the entire song.
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wahine wrote:
i LOVE his voice
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daazhaagan wrote:
Masterpiece
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JAH-SELECTAH wrote:
Rastafari Bless I Wayne!!!
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Kolanji wrote:
Blessed love family. Rasta live. "War dem a study, yes. Senseless killing a dem hobby, yes. Wake up and live."
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wahine wrote:
beautiful music
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latenightmike wrote:
Po Po Po
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Burn!
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