Album: Sleng Teng by Wayne Smith (1986)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Wayne Smith (5 December 1965 - 17 February 2014) was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician best known for his 1985 hit "Under Mi Sleng Teng", which is regarded as the track which initiated the digital era of reggae. Smith grew up in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Jamaica. He performed with sound systems and began recording in 1980 at age 14, initially working with producer Prince Jammy, his next door neighbour, who produced his debut album Youthman Skanking (1982) and the 1985 follow-up ... Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1980s, Album


Album: Mr. Bossman: Sleng Teng Records From 1983 to 1986 by Wayne Smith (2017)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Wayne Smith (5 December 1965 - 17 February 2014) was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician best known for his 1985 hit "Under Mi Sleng Teng", which is regarded as the track which initiated the digital era of reggae. Smith grew up in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Jamaica. He performed with sound systems and began recording in 1980 at age 14, initially working with producer Prince Jammy, his next door neighbour, who produced his debut album Youthman Skanking (1982) and the 1985 follow-up ... Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: Sleng Teng / Computerised Dub by Wayne Smith (1992)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Wayne Smith (5 December 1965 - 17 February 2014) was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician best known for his 1985 hit "Under Mi Sleng Teng", which is regarded as the track which initiated the digital era of reggae. Smith grew up in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Jamaica. He performed with sound systems and began recording in 1980 at age 14, initially working with producer Prince Jammy, his next door neighbour, who produced his debut album Youthman Skanking (1982) and the 1985 follow-up ... Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1990s, Album


Album: Smoker Super by Wayne Smith (1985)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Wayne Smith (5 December 1965 - 17 February 2014) was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician best known for his 1985 hit "Under Mi Sleng Teng", which is regarded as the track which initiated the digital era of reggae. Smith grew up in the Waterhouse area of Kingston, Jamaica. He performed with sound systems and began recording in 1980 at age 14, initially working with producer Prince Jammy, his next door neighbour, who produced his debut album Youthman Skanking (1982) and the 1985 follow-up ... Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: 1980s, Album


Album: Under Me Sleng Teng by Wayne Smith (2004)
Genre: dancehall
Record Label: Greensleeves Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: Artist from JM, known for dancehall, dub, reggae

Related Artists: Yellowman, Pinchers, Ninjaman, Josey Wales

Music Scene: Part of the Kingston music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: dancehall, 2000s, CD, Greensleeves Records


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