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singer-songwriter and record producer.

Biography

Born in Kingston, Jackson grew up in the Stony Hill and Waterford areas. He was given the nickname 'Sanchez' due to his skills – a reference to a footballer of that name.Henry, Krista (2006)
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, first as selector for the Rambo Mango sound system, he began recording and had his first hit with "Lady In Red", recorded for producer Red Man in 1987. By 1988 he was one of Jamaica's most popular singers, and at his performance at

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that year he was called back for six encores. He had further hits with "Loneliness Leave Me Alone", produced by

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-produced ''Number One'' album (1989).Anderson, Rick
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'' Top Reggae Albums chart, and 2002's ''Stays on My Mind'' hit number 9. Primarily known for love songs and

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s of pop and R&B songs, in the 1990s he mixed

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themes with other topics on his albums, and released the totally gospel ''Who is This Man'' in 1999 and ''He's Got the Power'' in 2003.Cummings-Yeates, Rosalind
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, retrieved 9 September 2012 In 2012 he revealed that he is now "a full-time producer", and has been working with studio engineer and writer Rodnie "Tenor" Lion.Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2012)
Sanchez now a producer
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'', 11 March 2012, retrieved 9 September 2012 In May he revealed that he was working on two self-produced albums, one dancehall (''Like a General'') and one gospel (''There is no Other Like You Lord'').Henry, Davina (2012)
Sanchez to release gospel, dancehall albums
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Discography

Albums

Split albums

* ''Pinchers Meets Sanchez'' (with

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) (1989), Exterminator * ''Wayne Wonder & Sanchez Part 1'' (with

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) (1989),

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* ''Wayne Wonder & Sanchez Part 2'' (with Wayne Wonder) (1990), Penthouse * ''Sanchez Meets Cocoa Tea'' (with

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) (1993), Sonic Sounds * ''Thriller U & Sanchez'' (with

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) (2003), Jet Star

Compilations albums

* ''Sanchez Vol. 1'' (1994), Penthouse * ''Sanchez Vol. 2'' (1994), Penthouse * ''One in a Million: The Best of Sanchez'' (1997), VP * ''Reggae Max'' (2000), Jet Star * ''The Best of Sanchez: Back at One'' (2001), VP * ''Reggae Legends: Sanchez'' (2009), VP

References

External links

Official Sanchez Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sanchez Jamaican reggae musicians Jamaican male singers Jamaican gospel singers 1964 births Living people Musicians from Kingston, Jamaica VP Records artists