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singer, primarily recording in the lovers rock style. Born in

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, he began performing at the age of twelve, and went on to perform regularly on

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such as Mafia Five, Prince Ajax and Missile, initially working under the name Singing Morris.Campbell, Howard (2012)
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, he relocated to

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, England in 1998, and began working under the name Antonio. His debut album, ''So Many Signs'', was recorded at Cave studio in London and released in 2000 on Jet Star's Charm label. He since recorded primarily for European labels including the German Sun Vibes Records. His second album, with a working title of ''So Amazing'', is due for release in June 2012.UK-based artiste to promote sophomore album in JA
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'', 3 May 2012, retrieved 2012-06-02

Discography

*''So Many Signs'' (2000), Jet Star/Charm *''So Amazing'' (TBC)

References

1973 births Living people Jamaican reggae singers {{Reggae-musician-stub