Marlon Jaro Plunkett, better known as Kiprich, formerly known as ''Crazy Kid'', is a popular

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. He, like his mentor

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, is a member of The Alliance, a group of Gangsta-themed deejays. Plunkett was born in

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, St. Catherine, and raised in the Waterhouse district of Kingston.Morgan, Simone (2014)
Kicking It With Kiprich!
, '' Jamaica Observer'', 21 February 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2023 He attended Ardenne High School and was still a student when he had his first hit with "Leggo Di Bwoi", a collaboration with Chino; Later followed "Mad Sick Head No Good" together with fellow deejay

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. Also, he wrote the lyrics for

's " Jook Gal", whose remix together with Kiprich himself,

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and

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entered the

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in 2003 (see

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). His latest, and greatest hit so far was " Telephone Ting", followed by " The Letter". He has become known for humorous songs and songs aimed at other deejays, such as "Talk", aimed at Elephant Man, Beenie Man, and

Vybz Kartel Adidja Azim Palmer (born 7 January 1976), better known as Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall recording artist, composer, record producer, and entrepreneur. Among his various nicknames, he is referred to as "Worl' Boss". As summarize ...

, and "Ca'an Get Brown", aimed at Vybz Kartel.Morgan, Simone (2012)
Battle-weary - Kiprich worries about clash label
, '' Jamaica Observer'', 6 December 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2023 In 2013 he released the album ''Kippo'', which featured

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on the track "My Heart Is a Jail".Morgan, Simone (2013)
'Kippo' does track with Keisha White
, '' Jamaica Observer'', 4 August 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2023

Discography

*'' Outta Road'' (2005) *'' Drama King'' (2008) *''Kippo'' (2013)

References

External links

* Jamaican dancehall musicians Living people People from Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica Jamaican reggae musicians Year of birth missing (living people) VP Records artists {{reggae-musician-stub