Jigsy King

b. Errol King, c.1970, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. In 1993, King developed his DJ skills chanting on various sound systems. He voiced a number of hits at various studios with several producers in Jamaica and gained a reputation as the youths' DJ. His vocal style and delivery was similar to Buju Banton, whose gritty delivery over popular rhythms guaranteed a hit. An early example of his style can be found on ‘Cock Up And Ride'; the tune was produced by King Jammy's son John John and was a dancehall smash. The lyrics (‘Push out your foot and do the bogle dance') and the ‘bog...