Ini Kamoze

Jamaican Reggae Artist

Ini Kamoze, born Cecil Campbell on October 9, 1957, is a Jamaican reggae artist who first made waves in the music scene in the early 1980s. He is best known for his 1994 hit single "Here Comes the Hotstepper," which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a global phenomenon. Kamoze's self-titled debut album "Ini Kamoze" was released in 1984 and included the hit single "World-A-Music," which later became famous as the underlying rhythm for Damian Marley's song "Welcome to Jamrock." His music is characterized by his distinctive voice and a style that blends elements of roots reggae with dancehall. Over the years, Ini Kamoze has released several albums and remains a respected figure in the reggae music community for his contributions to the genre.