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TIMELINE EXPLORE OUR HISTORY

This timeline shows an interactive journey through Jamaica's rich and ever-shifting musical history; encompassing it's birth, growth and myriad of characters that has made it a genre admired by the world.

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1988

image Penthouse Studio opened at 56 Slipe Road in Kingston Jamaica in 1988 by executive producer Donavan Germaine. Penthouse allowed many young artists like Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton, Tony Rebel, Cutty Ranks, Sanchez or Mad Cobra to laun

1987

image Hopeton Lindo's 1987 classic "Territory" became a genuine classic and continues to be a vital weapon in any dance clash.

1987

image Kilimanjaro started its own label, and in 1987 Ninjaman got the chance to make- and self-produce - his first single, a duet with Courtney Melody called "Protection." It was a success, and led to further hit collaborations under prod

1986

image In 1986 Tiger had one of his biggest successes in Jamaica with the record 'No Wanga Gut'

1986

image Shinehead's recording debut was in 1986 on the African Love Music independent record label with "Who The Cap Fits (Let Them Wear It)" from the album Rough & Rugged.
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