Charlie Chaplin

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Charlie Chaplin on stage
picture: Julian Schmidt

Conscious and comical are the words that best describe DJ Charlie Chaplin. He is among the most respected toasters in Jamaica, noted for speaking out against slackness and violence in his music.

Under the guidance of U-Roy and surrounded by youths such as Jim Kelly, who helped to popularize the Kilimanjaro Sound System, Charlie Chaplin was growing in status as a sound and conscious Roots-DJ from his early years on. Songs like "Mother in Law", "Chaplin Chant" or "Naw Leave Me Chalwa"did very well for him internationally.

During his successful career he has given us albums such as "Two Sides of Charlie Chaplin", "Take Two", "Cry Blood", "Old & New Testament", and "Too Hot to Handle".

Discography:

YEAR TITLE (LABEL)
1999 Royal Blessing (Ministry of Reggae Music)
1998 De Historic Return of King StarGuv / Live in the UK (Baba Boom)
1997 Ras Portraits (Ras)
1994 Kings of Dancehall (VP)
1994 Too Hot to Handle (RAS)
1991 Cry Blood (Ras)
1990 20 Super Hits (Sonic Sounds)
1990 Take Two! (RAS)
1989 Two Sides of Charlie Chaplin (RAS)
early releaseCharlie! (Silva)
early release Old & New Testament (RAS)

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