Leshorn Whitehead (born June 15, 1972), better known by his stage name Chuck Fenda, is a

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reggae musician and deejay born in

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, New York City.Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2012)
Fenda's ordeal
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Jamaica Observer ''Jamaica Observer'' is a daily newspaper published in Kingston, Jamaica. The publication is owned by Butch Stewart, who chartered the paper in January 1993 as a competitor to Jamaica's oldest daily paper, ''The Gleaner''. Its founding editor i ...

'', November 22, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012 Raised in Jamaica,Morgan, Simone (2013)
Chuck Fenda to release Jah Elements
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'', September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013 Fenda is also known as "The Living Fire", "Poor People Defender" and "Chuck Fender". He has toured in both the United States and Jamaica. His songs include "I Swear", "Poor People Cry" and "Better Days", all of which are from his album ''Better Days''. His song "All About da Weed" was featured in the soundtrack for the video game ''

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''. His Lloyd "John John "James, Jr.-produced fifth album ''Jah Element'' was released September 10, 2013, on John John Records.

Discography

Studio albums * ''Better Days'' (2005), Fifth Element * ''The Living Fire'' (2007),

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– with song "Child of the Universe" featuring

Tanya Stephens Vivienne Tanya Stephenson (born 2 July 1973),Lim, Ann-Margaret (2004)All Woman: Tanya Stephens", ''Jamaica Observer'', 3 May 2004. Retrieved 31 October 2010

.The Beat – Volume 26, Issues 2–4 2007 p.xlix "Tanya Stephens redeems “Child of the Universe" with her smooth, lyrical lines complementing Fenda's unpolished style." * ''Fulfillment'' (2009), VP * ''Live in San Francisco'' (2009), 2B1 * ''Jah Element'' (2013), John John Records Compilation appearances * ''

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'' (2008)

References

External links

The Jamaica Star, May 18, 2006 – Fender Won't Bow, by Teino Evans, Staff ReporterBigUpRadio – Chuck FenderVPRecords.com Morgan Heritage Tour Japan
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fenda, Chuck American reggae musicians Jamaican reggae musicians 1972 births Living people Musicians from Brooklyn American people of Jamaican descent