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Horace Andy
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Andy performing in 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Horace Keith Hinds |
| Also known as | Sleepy |
| Born | 19 February 1951 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1967–present |
Horace Andy (born Horace Keith Hinds, 19 February 1951) is a famous Jamaican singer and songwriter. He is known for his unique voice and popular reggae songs. Some of his biggest hits include "Skylarking" and "Government Land." He also worked with the English music group Massive Attack on songs like "Angel" and "Five Man Army." Many people see Horace Andy as one of the most respected singers in Jamaica. He even made a popular cover version of the song "Ain't No Sunshine."
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Biography
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Horace Andy was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He recorded his very first song, "This is a Black Man's Country," in 1967. However, it wasn't until 1970 that he became well-known. He tried out for a record label called Studio One by himself and got signed.
The owner of Studio One, Coxsone Dodd, decided to call him Horace Andy. This was partly because another singer named Bob Andy was popular. It also helped avoid confusion with Horace's cousin, Justin Hinds, who was also a singer. His first song for Studio One was "Got To Be Sure."
Rising to Fame
Over the next few years, Horace Andy released many more songs. These included "See a Man's Face," "Night Owl," and "Fever." One of his most famous songs, "Skylarking," became a huge hit in Jamaica. It even reached the top of the music charts!
He continued to release popular songs like "Something on My Mind" and "Love of a Woman." In 1973, he had another number one hit in Jamaica with "Children of Israel." Horace Andy worked a lot with producer Bunny Lee in the 1970s. Together, they made many classic songs like a new version of "Skylarking," "You Are My Angel," and "Zion Gate."
Moving and New Sounds
In 1977, Horace Andy moved to Hartford, Connecticut, in the United States. There, he recorded the album In The Light. He also released singles like "Do You Love My Music" and "Government Land." He even started his own record label called Rhythm.
His 1978 album Pure Ranking showed a new style of reggae music called dancehall. Horace Andy was very important in helping this new sound grow. His 1982 album Dance Hall Style is now considered a classic album in reggae music. In 1985, he moved to London, England, and continued to record music there and in Jamaica.
Working with Massive Attack
In 1990, Horace Andy started working with a famous English music group called Massive Attack. This made him even more well-known around the world. He sang on all five of their albums. On their album Mezzanine, he sang on five songs, including a new version of "You Are My Angel," which they called "Angel." He also sang on their 2010 album Heligoland.
In the mid-1990s, he also worked with another producer named Mad Professor. They released albums like Life Is for Living and Roots and Branches. Horace Andy kept making new music, including Living in the Flood in 1999 and Mek It Bun in 2002. He also worked on other music projects and albums.
Recent Work
In 2022, Horace Andy released a new album called Midnight Rocker. It was produced by Adrian Sherwood. The album was made by sending Horace Andy's vocals from Jamaica to the producer. This album received great reviews from music critics.
Personal Life
Horace Andy is a Rastafarian. This is a religion and way of life that started in Jamaica.
Discography
Albums
- Skylarking (1972)
- You Are My Angel (1973)
- In the Light (1977)
- Pure Ranking (1978)
- Dance Hall Style (1982)
- Elementary (1985)
- Haul & Jack Up (1987)
- Everyday People (1988)
- Rude Boy (1993)
- Life Is for Living (1995)
- Roots and Branches (1997)
- Living in the Flood (1999)
- Mek It Bun (2002)
- This World (2005)
- Livin' It Up (2007)
- On Tour (2008)
- Serious Times (2010)
- Broken Beats (2013)
- Live It Up (2019)
- Midnight Rocker (2022)
- Midnight Scorchers (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Horace Andy para niños
