Courtney Melody
Dancehall singer Courtney Melody began singing while still in high school in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He woodshedded at Black Spider Records before hooking up with Stereo One Sound System, where he worked with Ricky Stereo, Boy Blue, Daddy Freddy, and had his first record, "Screechy Across the Border," released. It was played by reggae DJs worldwide and covered in the U.S. by Little Kirk. A stint with Technique Records produced the local hits "How Long Will Your Love Last," "Key to Your Heart," and "Exploiter." Melody had one international charter, "Bad Boy," in 1986, which started a run of dancehall hits (including "Turn Them Back") and furthered Melody's reputation as an influential figure in the dancehall scene. It's said his style and sound shaped the next generation of dancehall artists. Like many Jamaican artists, Melody recorded for virtually every producer and recording company on the island. He did "Ninja Mi Ninja" and "Tell Dem" for King Tubby; "Modern Girl" for Robert French; "Put It Down" for Harry J; "Downpressor" for Prince Jazzbo; "Rootsman" for Redman; and King Jammy benefited from "Can't Get We Out" and "Wake Up Little Susie." Melody's Modern Girl (1989) is heralded as one of the best dancehall albums ever recorded in Jamaica. A daring individual and renowned rough-house, Melody's career paused after he suffered injuries from a motorcycle accident. Fans were fleeting, and by the time Melody has fully recovered, his followers had aligned their loyalties with newer dancehall masters. With the exception of the single "In the Street," Melody was missing in action during the '90s, although his waning career was rejuvenated when Mighty Crown, a Japanese recording company, reissued "Ninja Mi Ninja" in 1999.
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Discography
14 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Bad Boy (Crossy Remix)
Drum & Bass - Released by Jungle Cakes on Mar 24, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Bad Boy (Benny Page Remix)
Drum & Bass - Released by Jungle Cakes on Jan 20, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ninja Mi Ninja Show Case
Reggae - Released by Dub Store Records on Oct 2, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
In This Town
Reggae - Released by Reggae Vibes Productions on Nov 12, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Burning Down Rome
Dancehall - Released by Buck Town Production on Mar 4, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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QUESTION RIDDIM (REMASTER)
Mr. Bertus, King Unorthodox, Sanley Cruz, Courtney Melody, Musical Surgery
Reggae - Released by Musical Surgery on Feb 16, 2024
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Lies & Alibis
Reggae - Released by King Jap Records on Oct 7, 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Amber Alert
Vision, Courtney Melody, Anthony Que
Miscellaneous - Released by Visions Of Us on Jan 4, 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Surround Me With Love (feat. Charlie CHARLEY)
Ska & Rocksteady - Released by P&w Music on Mar 2, 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Take a Look at Life
Ska & Rocksteady - Released by JA (Jamaica Authentic) Records on Feb 8, 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Bad Boy Reggae
Ska & Rocksteady - Released by JA (Jamaica Authentic) Records on Nov 17, 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Henne Riddim
Turbulence, Courtney Melody, Teflon
Dancehall - Released by Allfaces Entertainment on Aug 30, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo