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This article is about the dancehall entertainer. For the classical musician, see Wayne Marshall (classical musician). For the R&B singer, see Wayne Marshall (singer).

Wayne Marshall
Marshall in 2012
Marshall in 2012
Background information
Birth nameWayne Mitchell
Also known asWayne Marshall
Born (1980-04-09) 9 April 1980 (age 44)[ citation needed]
Genres Dancehall, reggae, reggae fusion
Occupation(s) Deejay
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2001–present
Labels VP Records, Federation Sound

Wayne Mitchell OD (born 9 April 1980), better known by his stage name Wayne Marshall, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. [1] He is most notable for his collaborations with Sean Paul, Elephant Man and Beenie Man. He also attended the Wolmer's Boys' School for Boys and married fellow reggae/dancehall artiste Tami Chynn in 2009.

Marshall's debut solo album Marshall Law was released by VP Records is 2003. [2] Reviewers noted strong hip-hop influences in Marshall's dancehall music. [3] Forbidden Fruit was released the next year, and Tru Story!, released by Federation Sound, followed in 2008. [4]

During the 2000s, he issued dozens of 7" singles, mostly on VP Records. [1]

In 2009, he was featured in the dancehall remix to Jamie Foxx's " Blame It". Marshall's single, "Messing with My Heart", featuring Mavado, from his third album was released in November 2010. Marshall collaborated with British musician Toddla T on the track "Streets So Warm", [5] which was released as the third single from his 2011 album Watch Me Dance.

He recorded the Damian Marley-produced album Tru Colours in 2013, which was released in January 2014, with an EP of the same name released in November 2013. [2]

In 2014, he recorded "Jamaican Mannaz" for the organization Do Good Jamaica, aimed at encouraging good manners in children. [6]

He is not to be confused with the British R&B singer of the same name. [7] The latter had entries in the UK Singles Chart with "Ooh Aah (G-Spot)" and " Never Knew Love Like This" with Pauline Henry in the mid-1990s. [8]

Discography

  • 2003 - Marshall Law
  • 2008 - Tru Story!
  • 2013 - Tru Colors EP
  • 2014 - Tru Colors

References

  1. ^ a b "BigUpRadio :: Wayne Marshall". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  2. ^ a b Campbell, Howard (2013) " Wayne Marshall to show Tru Colors", Jamaica Observer, 27 October 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2013
  3. ^ Anderson, Rick (22 July 2003). "Marshall Law - Wayne Marshall : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Tru Story! - Wayne Marshall : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  5. ^ "Toddla T - 'Streets So Warm' feat. Wayne Marshall & Skream". YouTube. 16 September 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  6. ^ Grizzle, Shereita (2014) " Wayne Marshall Joins Do Good For Values Campaign", Jamaica Gleaner, 18 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014
  7. ^ "Wayne Marshall - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  8. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 351. ISBN  1-904994-10-5.
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