Lady Saw

Marion Marie Hall (born 12 July 1969), formerly known by the stage name Lady Saw, is a Jamaican singer whose career has spanned over two decades. Formerly known as the "Queen of Dancehall", she is known for her guest appearances on Vitamin C's debut single "Smile" (1999) and No Doubt's "Underneath It All" (2002), the latter of which went triple Platinum and won a Grammy for No Doubt.

Early life

Hall was born in the village of Galina, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica near Port Maria . As a child, she attended Galina Primary School. During her teen years, she had a sewing job at The Free Zone in Kingston. At the age of fifteen, she began performing with local sound systems. She went on to work with the Stereo One system in Kingston.

Career

1987–1995: Lover Girl

In 1987, Hall took the name "Lady Saw" after the famous Jamaican singer Tenor Saw, who inspired her music. Her performances brought her to the attention of record producers and she recorded her first single for producer Piper, and "Love Me or Lef Me", produced by Olive Shaw received significant airplay. She topped the charts with her first hits "If Him Lef" and "Find a Good Man". After her music success on Jamaican...

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