Sizzla
1994–present
Miguel Orlando Collins (born 17 April 1976), known by his stage name Sizzla Kalonji or Sizzla, is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is one of the most commercially and critically successful contemporary reggae artists and is noted for his high number of releases. As of 2018, he has released 56 solo albums.
Biography
Sizzla was born in St. Mary, Jamaica, to devout Rastafarian parents. Like them, Sizzla subscribes to the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafari movement. He was raised in August Town, Kingston, Jamaica where he studied mechanical engineering at Dunoon High School.
Career
Sizzla began to develop his own style whilst serving his musical apprenticeship with the Caveman Hi-Fi sound system. He has used his music as a vehicle for his message, kickstarting his recording career in 1995 with a release through the Zagalou label, he then teamed up with "Bobby Digital" Dixon for a series of singles. Extensive touring with fellow Xterminator label mate roots and culture artist Luciano followed, earning Sizzla notoriety
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Homer Harris, who also mentored Buju Banton, got him his first break, introduced Sizzla to top Jamaican saxophonist Dean Fraser, the musical director for Philip...
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Albums
The I-Grade
Run Tingz
Ruff Up Da World, Vol. 1
On a High
Million Times
Black Man Rule Africa
Rise Up
Victory
Living Without Food
I'm Yours
Fought For Dis
876
Born A King
Nuh Worry Unu Self
The Messiah
In Gambia
The Chant
Welcome to the Good Life
The Scriptures
Crucial Times
Ghetto Youth-ology
Addicted
Rastafari
Jah Bless Me With Life
I-Space
The Overstanding
Waterhouse Redemption
Jah Protect
Ain't Gonna See Us Fall
Soul Deep
Burning Fire
Jah Knows Best
Speak of Jah
Red Alert
Life
Brighter Day
Stay Focus
Rise to the Occasion
Light of My World
African Children
Ever So Nice
Da Real Thing
Blaze Up the Chalwa
Ghetto Revolution
Hosanna
Blaze Fire Blaze
Up in Fire
Taking Over
Black History
Rastafari Teach I Everything
Words of Truth
Bobo Ashanti
Be I Strong
Royal Son of Ethiopia
Good Ways
Freedom Cry
Hotter Than Fire
Praise Ye Jah
Burning Up
Black Woman & Child
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- 1 Party A Gwan
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- 2 Good Vibes (Dancehall 2017)
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- 3 One Bag A talk
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 4 Concrete Jungle
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 5 Cant Let You Go
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 6 Nuh Tek Talk
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 7 Dont Worry
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 8 Fought for Dis
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 9 Happy for You
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- 10
- 11 A Better Way Out
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
- 12 Nuff a Dem
Sizzla · Dancehall, Roots Reggae
Riddims Sizzla voiced
Real Rock Riddim
33 versions · 1995 · Sony Music Entertainment Inc
Sleng Teng Riddim
23 versions · 2013
Stalag Riddim
20 versions · 2010 · Techniques Records
Heavenless Riddim
20 versions · versions from 1983
Cuss Cuss Riddim
17 versions · 2002
Far East Riddim
17 versions · versions from 1972
Intransit Riddim
13 versions · 2013 · Daseca Productions
Lecturer Riddim
13 versions · 2011
Songs on JamaicansMusic
758 playable tracks in the catalog.
- 1 Make the World Safe
Sizzla · Reggae
- 2 These Are the Days
Sizzla · Dancehall
- 3 Born A King
Sizzla · Reggae
- 4
- 5 Got To Live
Sizzla · Dancehall
- 6 Why Does The World Cry
Sizzla · Reggae
- 7 I'm Living
Sizzla · Reggae
- 8 Got What It Takes (Acoustic)
Sizzla · Reggae
- 9 Give Jah Praise
Sizzla · Reggae
- 10
- 11 The Formula
Sizzla · Reggae
- 12 Big Man Ting
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Stories about Sizzla from the JamaicansMusic archive, oldest first · 2009–2022
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InterviewsVital Greatness in the making
Twenty-five-year-old Melbourne Dyke started out deejaying in high school for fun. It was only after he graduated, at about 19 years old, that he decided to take his talent seriously and pursue music. Inspired by the major hit makers of the industry like Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, Shabba and Beenieman, Vital began writing his own songs and eventually got the opportunity to record.
The MixerSolid As Rock even in Hip-Hop
Sizzla Kalonji is one of Jamaica's most prolific recording artistes in its music history, boasting a staggering album count of over 30 releases within his discography.
Entertainment Rundown Jun 12
In this week's Entertainment Rundown we look at Beenie Man being able to work again in the United States, a sneak preview of the documentary One People, Potential Kidd creating waves in England, and Sizzla's strong words for some of his dancehall peers.
MusicEntertainment Rundown - June 12 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown: Beenie Man's work permit for the United States reinstated, a sneak preview of the documentary One People, Potential Kidd creating waves in England, and Sizzla's strong words for some of his dancehall peers.
MusicEntertainment Rundown - June 18 2012
In this week's Entertainment Rundown we look at the Caribbean launch of Sean Paul's latest album Tomahawk Technique, the controversy surrounding Mission 50, Drake bringing out Mavado in concert, and lastly, Khago fiery response track to Sizzla.
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