Busy Signal
Jamaican dancehall singer Busy Signal arrived in 2005 with the hit "Step Out," beginning his rise from underground artist to one of reggae's bigger stars. Over the next decade and beyond, the singer scored hit after hit both as a guest artist (No Doubt, Major Lazer, Tiwa Savage) and with his own songs. In addition to singles and mix-tape projects, Busy Signal brought his tuneful songwriting to occasional album releases like 2012's Reggae Music Again and 2019's Parts of the Puzzle.
Busy Signal was born Reanno Gordon and raised all over the island of Jamaica. The always hustling, always busy singer earned the nickname Busy Signal from friends in West Kingston where he eventually settled. After releasing "Step Out" he became a favorite amongst dancehall fans thanks to his clever lyrics and some flamboyant performances including wearing a gas mask while performing at Jamaica's annual Reggae Sting showcase. "Step Out" became the title track for his debut album, released by the Greensleeves label in 2006. At the end of 2008, his single "Tic Toc" took hold in America, landing on the cable network BET's playlist along with urban radio. Rounding up "Tic Toc" and many other Jamaican singles, his 2008 album borrowed an idea from the Velvet Underground with the title Loaded, as in "loaded with hits." In 2012, not only did Busy Signal collaborate with No Doubt and Major Lazer on the single "Push and Shove," he also released his third full length album Reggae Music Again. The album was a homage to roots reggae and lovers rock sounds, moving away from the more hard-hitting dancehall styles he'd built his fame on. The change in style didn't detract from his success in the least, and his fame continued to climb over the next several years with the slow release of new songs every so often. It wouldn't be until 2019 that he returned with fifth album Parts of the Puzzle.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
Similar artists
-
Ackee Seed - Single
Dancehall - Released by I Strong Records on May 14, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Crowd Control
Moguai, Busy Signal, Lohrasp Kansara
Electronic - Released by PUNX RECORDS on Apr 28, 2023
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
God Is Amazing
Gospel - Released by Nuh Rush Records on Jan 27, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Text Message - single
Reggae - Released by VP Records on Jul 31, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Hottt Ed (Album)
Reggae - Released by VP Records on Jul 27, 2009
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Case
Busy Signal, Extended Play Records
Reggae - Released by Extended Play Records - Don't Snooze Productions on May 28, 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Usain Bolt Presents: Escape Riddim
Reggae - Released by A-Team Lifestyle on Feb 2, 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Right to Left
Busy Signal, dj tropical, JayCrazie
Drum & Bass - Released by Channel 17 records - JayCrazie Records on Aug 25, 2023
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Same Way Suh
Dancehall - Released by DreDay Productions on Dec 4, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
Pretty Pretty (Remix)
Devin Di Dakta, Yemi Alade, Busy Signal
Reggae - Released by British Linkz on Sep 15, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Suga Daddy
Creative Titans, IzyBeats, Busy Signal
World - Released by Creative Titans Music on May 19, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Some People
Dancehall - Released by Stainless Music - Turf Music on Nov 3, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
King of Kings
Reggae - Released by Train Line Records on Mar 1, 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Waistline
Busy Signal, Crawba Genius, Lion Fiah
Reggae - Released by Crawba Production on Mar 15, 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Gimme That
Dancehall - Released by Madhouse Records on Dec 4, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo