Blessed (musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blessed
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| Birth name | Peter Skinner |
| Born | 21 September 1976 |
| Origin | Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, roots reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter, deejay, Producer, Educator |
| Years active | Late 2001–present |
| Labels | Iron Balloon Records |
Blessed, whose real name is Peter Skinner, is a cool reggae musician from both Jamaica and Canada. He is super well-known for winning the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year not once, but twice! He won in 2002 for his song "Love (African Woman)" and again in 2006 for "Reggae Time."
About Blessed
Peter Skinner was born in a place called Seaforth Town in Jamaica. This is in a part of Jamaica known as Saint Thomas Parish. When he was a teenager in the late 1980s, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, in Canada.
Starting His Music Journey
Blessed began his music career by performing with a group called the Redd Flames sound system. A sound system is like a big mobile DJ setup with huge speakers. It's where many reggae artists get their start.
Over the years, Blessed has released many individual songs, which are called singles. He has also put out a full album and several mixtapes. Mixtapes are like collections of songs, sometimes with new tracks and sometimes with remixes.
Awards and Recognition
Winning two Juno Awards is a big deal in Canadian music! The Juno Awards are like the Grammy Awards for Canada. Besides his two wins, Blessed has been nominated for the reggae category nine other times. This shows how much his music is loved and respected in the reggae world. He is a true star in the reggae music scene.
