Jeffrey E. Campbell (born 22 December 1982), better known as Agent Sasco, and Assassin, is a Jamaican

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Biography

Campbell grew up in

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before relocating to Kingston. His career began in 1999 when his lyrics were recorded by

Spragga Benz Carlton Errington Grant (born 30 May 1969), better known as Spragga Benz, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay. Career He began his career around 1991. He was once known to his friends as "Spaghetti" (tall and slim), but this was later shortened to ...

as "Shotta"; He soon started recording himself, releasing his first single in 2000. He gained the nickname 'Assassin' while at Camperdown High School.Henry, Roland (2007)
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, and released two albums for the label before switching to Boardhouse Records, which he co-owns and started in 2008.Assassin scores first #1 this year
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'', 5 June 2012, retrieved 7 June 2012 His second album, ''Gully Sit'n'', was described as a "celebration of ghetto life".Malcolm, Tennesia (2007)
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. He began using the stage name 'Agent Sasco' as it has more "Googleability" than 'Assassin'. His single "Talk How Mi Feel" reached number one on the Jamaica Countdown Chart in June 2011. In 2013, he was featured on the song "I'm in It" by American recording artist

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on his 6th solo album, ''

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'', 17 July 2013. Retrieved 10 August 2013 In February 2015, Assassin was featured on the song " The Blacker the Berry" by Grammy award winner

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, Assassin aka Agent Sasco, was highlighted on the Global platform; with his feature from the politically charged hit single “ The Blacker the Berry” during

's highly anticipated Grammy performance.Agent Sasco gets major highlight at 016 grammy awards show
, ''Jamaica Star”, 16 February 2016, retrieved 20 February 2016 On February 19, 2016, he released the album ''

Theory of Reggaetivity ''Theory of Reggaetivity'' is the third studio album from the Dancehall Artist Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco. The album features guest appearances from Chronixx and Elesia, Limura. The artist toured Europe and the United States in support of the ...

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Discography

Albums

*''Infiltration'' (2005), VP *''Gully Sit'n'' (2007), VP *''

'' (2016), Germaica Digital (Europe) *''Hope River'' (2018), Diamond Studios

Singles

*"Wah Gwaan" (2000), First Name Music *"Two Words For You" (2000), Mixing Lab *"Money Maker" (2000), True Blue Family *"Dam It" (2000),

Penthouse Penthouse most often refers to: *Penthouse apartment, a special apartment on the top floor of a building *Penthouse (magazine), ''Penthouse'' (magazine), a British-founded men's magazine *Mechanical penthouse, a floor, typically located directly u ...

*"Yu Nuh Coot" (2000), First Name Music *"Won't" (2001), Full Hundred – split single with

Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques OD (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican rapper and singer who is regarded as one of dancehall's most prolific artists. Paul's singles "Get Busy" and "Temperature" topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the ...

*"Dedicated to the World" (2001), Natural Bridge *"Let Me Through" (2001), Massive B *"Stages" (2002), Gargamel Music *"Surprise" (2002), Awful Music *"The Answer" (2002), 40/40 Productions *"Diet" (2002), Black Shadow *"Do Ma Thing" (2003), Kings of KIngs *"Its A Girl Thing" (2003), Blaxxx *"Strait" (2003), Don Corleon Music *"Pull Up" (2003), Don Corleon Music *"We a Bad From" (2003), Builders *"Girls Alone" (2003), 40/40 Productions *"Nobody Else" (2003), Penthouse – with Nicky Burt *"Roll In" (2003), 40/40 Productions *"Have Dat" (2003), South Rakkas Crew *"Youth Well Cold" (2003), Penthouse – Assassin &

Freddie McGregor Freddie McGregor (born 27 June 1956, in Clarendon, Jamaica) is a Jamaican singer, musician and record producer. His music career began when he was seven years old. Biography In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Cl ...

*"Don't Like You" (2004), Jah Snowcone *"Man Town" (2004), John John *"Step Pon Dem" (2004), Birchill *"They Don't Know" (2004), Red Dragon Music *"Move And Go-Weh" (2004), Big Jeans *"Girls Gone Wild" (2004), H2O Productions *"Don't Like You" (2004), Jah Snowcone *"As A Man" (2005), Steely & Clevie *"Some Gal" (2005), Birchill *"Break You Down" (2005), First Name Music *"Gangsta City" (2005), 40/40 Productions *"Tell Wey U Come From" (2006), Gargamel Music *"No Price" (2006), Champagne International *"Talk Bout Yu Youth" (2006), Don Corleon – Voice Mail & Assassin *"Mouth Mek Fi Chat" (2006), Don Corleon *"Low The Music" (2006), Supertronics Muzic *"Real Gallis" (2006), 2Cus Production *"I Don't Care" (2006), Zero G Records *"Boring Gal" (2007), Birchill Records *"Do Mek Me Hold You" (2007), Don Corleon *"Carry News" (2007), Big Ship *"Can't Beg Fi Dem" (2007), Pure Music Productions *"Beep Out" (2007), H2O Productions *"Spare Dem" (2008), Don Corleon *"Surveillance" (2008), Daseca *"Money" (2008), Big Ship *"Wha Do Dem Guy Deh" (2008), Boardhouse *"The A. R." (2008), Stainless *"Pure Gal" (Remix) (2008), Music World Entertainment *"Priority" (2009), Juke Boxx Productions *"Hand Inna Di Air" (2009), Big Ship *"More Peace on Earth" (2009), John John – Michael Rose & Assassin *"Gal Dem Time Now" (2009), Techniques *"Wanna Be Ballaz" (2009), Dem Yute Deh Music *"Dancehall Again" (2010), Daseca *"History Book" (2010), Juke Boxx Productions *"Bam Bam" (2010), Juke Boxx Productions *"Boopsie" (2010), Juke Boxx Productions *"Mad Sound" (2011), Maximum Sound *"Ghetto State of Mind" (2011), Maximum Sound – Assassin,

Bounty Killer Rodney Basil Price (born 12 June 1972), known as Bounty Killer, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. AllMusic describes him as "one of the most aggressive dancehall stars of the '90s, a street-tough rude boy with an unrepentant flair ...

Half Pint Half Pint (born 11 November 1961), and sometimes credited Lindon Andrew Roberts,Josephs, Karla (2012)Big deal for Half Pint", ''Jamaica Observer'', 7 June 2012, retrieved 8 June 2012 is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae singer. Biograph ...

*"Squeeze Off" (20??), City Dawgs *"Sissy" (2008), Don Corleon *"Yard Man" (20??), Pot of Gold *"Serious Time" (2006), Birchill *"Free Style" (20??), Danger Zone *"Guinep Stain" (20??), Liv Up *"Stop the Fighting" (20??), Penthouse –

Richie Stephens Richard Stephenson (born 5 December 1966), better known as Richie Stephens is a Jamaican R&B, dancehall and reggae singer and producer. Biography Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica,

& Assassin *"Anywhere We Go" (2005), Mad House *"Dancehall Defender" (20??), Opera House *"To How Yu Livin" (20??), Shy Shy –

& Assassin *"Good Over Evil" (2006), Mad House *"Our Style" (20??), Natural Cut *"Stand By Your Man" (2012), Penthouse – Assassin &

Marcia Griffiths Marcia Llyneth Griffiths (born 23 November 1949) is a Jamaican singer. One reviewer described her by noting "she is known primarily for her strong, smooth-as-mousse love songs and captivating live performances". Biography Born in West Kingst ...

*"Visa Line" (2002), Footsteps *"As a Man" (2005), VP *"Do It If Yuh Bad" (2004), Kings of Kings *"Dem Ting Deh" (2004), Renaissance –

& Assassin *"Idiot Ting Dat" (2004), Renaissance *"Soundboy Kill It" (2013) Fly International Luxurious Art,

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Melanie Fiona Melanie Fiona Hallim (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.I'm In It" (2013), Yeezus –

, Assassin & Justin Vernon *" The Blacker the Berry" (2015),

*"I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" (

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Remix) (2015) In Colour,

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Konshens Garfield Delano Spence (born 11 January 1985), also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist. Biography Garfield Delano Spence was born on 11 January 1985. Prior to his solo career, he was a member of the duo SoJah with his ...

, Kranium,

Popcaan Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 19 July 1988), known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican singer. In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel's Gaza Music Empire. In 2010, he released his breakthrough international hit "Clarks" with Kartel, an ode t ...

*"Saturnz Barz" (Cadenza Remix) (2017) —

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, Popcaan,

Mad Cobra Ewart Everton Brown (born 31 March 1968), better known by his stage name Mad Cobra or simply Cobra, is a Jamaican dancehall musician.Huey, Steve " Mad Cobra Biography, AllMusic, retrieved 2010-01-31Larkin, Colin (1998) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia ...

, Teddy Bruckshot, Killa P *"Summer on Lock" (2018)

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—

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*"So Blessed" (2018), Diamond Studios *"Banks of the Hope" (2018), Diamond Studios *"Change" (2018), Diamond Studios —

Stonebwoy Livingstone Etse Satekla (born 5 March 1988), better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician. He is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. He won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 201 ...

, Kabaka Pyramid,

*"Bandana" (2019),

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References

External links

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