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9 unusual facts about Sizzla


Dre Knight

Dre and Sizzla became good friends and travel to various countries to promote the album, these including Canada and Barbados.

--PLEASE NOTE: If you are going to add to this list make sure that it is an artist who has formed a significant part of Dr. Dre's career. Thank you. --> Frank Ocean, Sizzla, Sha Stimuli, K. Michelle, Astro (rapper)

Dre's first solo project was producing and composing for Sizzla.

He has produced songs for various artists, including Frank Ocean, Sizzla, Sha Stimuli, K. Michelle, Astro (rapper), Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J.

Jimmy Riley

In September 2013 he released the album Contradiction, which featured guest appearances from his son Tarrus, Sizzla, and Fantan Mojah.

Reggae Rising

Performers at the 2008 edition of Reggae Rising, which took place August 1–3, 2008 at Dimmick Ranch and French's Camp included Sizzla, Julian Marley, Junior Reid, UB40, Tanya Stephens, and Sly and Robbie.

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The two allied again a year later with the follow-up, Praise Ye Jah (JetStar).

Homer Harris, the same man who named and mentored Buju Banton got him his first break, introduced Sizzla to top Jamaican saxophonist Dean Fraser, the musical director for Philip "Fatis" Burrell's Xterminator Family.

Sugar Minott

In May 2012, a charity concert was held at his former home commemorating his birthday, with Minott's children (who include daughter Tamar, aka Pashon) joined by Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Junior Reid, Ken Boothe and John Holt.


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Book of Angels

The album features several solo tracks as well as collaborations with several popular artists: Jamaicans Sizzla Kalonji & Vybez Cartel, American M.O.P., Trinidadians Patrice Roberts & Nadia Madoo, Japan's Minmi.

Kalonji

Reggae artist Sizzla's fourth studio album, released as Freedom Cry in the United States and as Kalonji in Europe and Asia

Lukie D

Lukie D joined the Firehouse Crew, noted for fostering the careers of Luciano and Sizzla.

Metatronix

Metatronix has released music from Supersoul, Diamond Ice, Judah Manson, Anthony B, Dejah, Stres, Capleton, Eliot Lipp, Sizzla, Induce, Nick Fury, Fat Jon, DJ Vadim, Sess, Push Button Objects, Jake Mandell, Calamalka, and others.

Noble Society

He has produced and worked with artists, including Jahdan Blakkamoore, Sizzla, Midnite, Bajah + Dry Eye Crew, and reggae artists Pressure Buss Pipe, Lutan Fyah, Yami Bolo, Natty King, Norrisman, Khari Kill, Marlon Asher, Abijah and worked with hip hop artists, including David Banner, M1 of Dead Prez and Steele of Smif-n-Wessun.

OutRage!

OutRage! have also made complaints against what they allege to be the anti-gay lyrics of certain dancehall stars such as Buju Banton, Elephant Man, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel, Baby Cham, Spragga Benz, and Capleton, and rap stars such as Busta Rhymes and Eminem.

RAS Records

This allowed RAS to grow significantly throughout the world.To date the label has also signed artists like Luciano, The Wailers Band, Sizzla and Tony Rebel.

South Rakkas Crew

Their debut Riddim album Clappas Rhythm featured top Jamaican artists of the time including: Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, T.O.K., Mad Cobra, Elephant Man, Capleton, Mr. Vegas, Sizzla, Tanya Stephens, Ce'Cile, etc.


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