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Dancehall deejay Danny English died on Thursday evening at the Kingston Public Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. He was 54 years old.
Best known for his popular Party Time with fellow deejay Egg Nog, Danny English passed away at 5:45 pm, according to family members
Born Donald Cox, he grew up in the parish of Kingston. He fell in love with music and was heavily influenced by acts such as Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Shaggy and Tuffy Melody. During his teens, he began pursuing music at the Camperdown High School.
He carefully honed his craft, recording several songs for noted producers. In 2002, English registered the Billboard Top 100 hit Party Time on the Diwali rhythm, firmly establishing his name alongside Egg Nog among the dancehall standouts. Though the two were never an official duo, English’s gravelly vocals combined well with Egg Nog’s smooth, velvety sound and the two made a formidable pairing.
Danny English has a track record worthy of note with musical performances at popular shows such as Sumfest, Sting, Champion In Action, Camp Fire, and Irie Jamboree. He also toured the world, hitting stages in London, Birmingham, Japan, Canada, and
Danny English is survived by 23 children, 15 boys and eight girls.
From The Jamaica Observer
Best known for his popular Party Time with fellow deejay Egg Nog, Danny English passed away at 5:45 pm, according to family members
Born Donald Cox, he grew up in the parish of Kingston. He fell in love with music and was heavily influenced by acts such as Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Shaggy and Tuffy Melody. During his teens, he began pursuing music at the Camperdown High School.
He carefully honed his craft, recording several songs for noted producers. In 2002, English registered the Billboard Top 100 hit Party Time on the Diwali rhythm, firmly establishing his name alongside Egg Nog among the dancehall standouts. Though the two were never an official duo, English’s gravelly vocals combined well with Egg Nog’s smooth, velvety sound and the two made a formidable pairing.
Danny English has a track record worthy of note with musical performances at popular shows such as Sumfest, Sting, Champion In Action, Camp Fire, and Irie Jamboree. He also toured the world, hitting stages in London, Birmingham, Japan, Canada, and
Danny English is survived by 23 children, 15 boys and eight girls.
From The Jamaica Observer
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