Agent Sasco
Jeffrey E. Campbell (born 22 December 1982), known professionally as Assassin and Agent Sasco, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay.
Biography
Campbell grew up in Kintyre, St. Andrew before relocating to Kingston. His career began in 1999 when his lyrics were recorded by Spragga Benz as "Shotta"; He soon started recording himself, releasing his first single in 2000. He gained the nickname 'Assassin' while at Camperdown High School.
He signed to VP Records, and released two albums for the label before switching to Boardhouse Records, which he co-owns and started in 2008. His second album, Gully Sit'n, was described as a "celebration of ghetto life".
In the mid-2000s, he started an internet based degree in Business Management from the University of Sunderland. He began using the stage name 'Agent Sasco' as it has more "Googleability" than 'Assassin'. His single "Talk How Mi Feel" reached number one on the Jamaica Countdown Chart in June 2011.
In 2013, he was featured on the song “I’m In It” by American recording artist Kanye West on his 6th solo album, Yeezus.
In February 2015, Campbell was featured on the song "The Blacker the Berry" by Grammy award winner Kendrick Lamar. It was certified...
Listen to Agent Sasco
Stream Agent Sasco's full catalog directly below — powered by Spotify.
Articles about Agent Sasco
King of Dancehall returns to rule Dancehall Night
Organisers of Reggae Sumfest, The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth, have announced their first set of artistes for this year’s festival. International Dancehall artistes Beenie Man and returning after a one year break, Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco.
Agent Sasco diversifies persona with 'The Theory of Reggaetivity'
Dancehall-reggae artiste Assassin, aka 'Agent Sasco', finally hosted a listening session for his long-awaited debut reggae album titled The Theory of Reggaetivity.
Kendrick Lamar grabs Agent Sasco for new single
Fresh off his two Grammy wins for “i,” Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly drops a new thought-provoking single “The Blacker The Berry,” with Dancehall's lyrical Assassin; Agent Sasco.
Agent Sasco set to release new album...soon
He has a plethora of hit singles, but only two albums. However, that number is about to increase as Assassin, also known as Agent Sasco, gets ready to release his latest studio album.
Unplugged: Assassin/Agent Sasco
As part of their new weekly series dubbed JussBuss Acoustic, JussBussTV delivers unplugged versions of some fan favourite from the artistes themselves. In this episode, Assassin/Agent Sasco gives viewers a glimpse as to why his lyrical acrobatics will never grow old within Dancehall's music soundscape.
Next Move: Agent Sasco
Agent Sasco continues representing Jamaican music on the international stage . New music and video to come.
Vinyl & Discography — Agent Sasco
Powered by DiscogsDiscography data refreshes on each site build. Browse vinyl and releases for Agent Sasco on Discogs now.
Browse Agent Sasco on Discogs →