Beenie Man

Biography
Davis was born in the Waterhouse district of Kingston in 1973. He was involved in the music industry from a young age, starting toasting at the age of five, and was encouraged by his uncle Sydney Wolfe, who played drums for Jimmy Cliff. He won the Teeny Talent contest in 1981, and Radio DJ Barry G introduced him to local sound system operators, who helped to establish the popularity of the young deejay, who became known as Beenie Man. He recorded his debut single, “Too Fancy”, with record producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes in 1981, with Lawes also including him on the 1983 album Junjo Presents Two Big Sounds alongside established stars such as Dillinger, Fathead, and Ringo. His debut album, The Invincible Beenie Man: The Ten Year Old DJ Wonder was produced by Bunny Lee and released in 1983, his first hit single following the same year with the Winston Holness-produced “Over the Sea”. In 1984 Beenie Man recorded some material with Barrington Levy (released ten years later), but his music career was put on hold while he finished school, and spent time travelling to the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.

Singles
* 1981: “Too Fancy”
* 1983: “Over the Sea”
* 1993: “Matie”
* 1995: “Slam”
* 1995: “Romie”
* 1995: “Old Dog”
* 1995: “Healing” (with Lady Saw)
* 1997: “Dancehall Queen” (with Chevelle Franklin)
* 1998: “Who Am I (Sim Simma)”
* 1998: “Tell Me”
* 2000: “Dungle Boogie” (featuring Sly and Robbie)
* 2000: “Love Me Now” (featuring Wyclef Jean)
* 2000: “Girls Dem Sugar” (featuring Mýa)
* 2002: “Fresh from Yard” (featuring Lil’ Kim)
* 2002: “Feel It Boy” (featuring Janet Jackson)
* 2002: “Red Red Red” (with Robyn)
* 2003: “Street Life” (featuring Assia)
* 2003: “Bossman” (featuring Sean Paul and Lady Saw)
* 2004: “Dude” (featuring Ms. Thing and Shawnna)
* 2004: “King of the Dancehall”
* 2005: “Specialists” (featuring Vybz Kartel)
* 2006: “Girls” (featuring Akon)
* 2006: “Hmm Hmm”
* 2006: “Dreaming of You” (featuring Alaine)
* 2007: “Give It Up” (featuring Barbee)
* 2008: “Wine Gyal”
* 2008: “Pickney Nah Hold Yah Dung”
* 2008: “Gimme Gimme”
* 2010: “I’m Drinking/Rum & Red Bull”

Featured singles
* 1996: “Sound Clash” (Dream Warriors featuring Beenie Man)
* 1996: “Hands In the Air” (Doug E. Fresh featuring Beenie Man)
* 1999: “Outa Space (UFOs)” (Machel Montano featuring Beenie Man); album Any Minute Now
* 2000: “Money” (Jamelia featuring Beenie Man)
* 2001: “I’m Serious” (T.I. featuring Beenie Man)
* 2004: “Compton” (Guerilla Black featuring Beenie Man)
* 2005: “Soul on Fire” (KMC featuring Beenie Man)
* 2006: “Belly Danza” (Don Omar featuring Beenie Man)
* 2006: “Zingy” (Ak’Sent featuring Beenie Man)
* 2006: “Flow Natural” (Tito El Bambino featuring Deevani and Beenie Man)
* 2006: “Heaven Baby” (Brooke Hogan featuring Beenie Man)
* 2007: “Back It Up”
* 2008: “Better than Dem” (Natasja featuring Beenie Man)
* 2008: “Scorpion” (Nisha B. featuring Beenie Man)
* 2008: “Burnin’ Burnin” (Ms. Triniti featuring Beenie Man)
* 2009: “Get It On” (Rasun featuring Beenie Man)
* 2009: “Giggle” (Busta Rhymes featuring Beenie Man)
* 2009: “Woman”
* 2009: “International” (Chali 2na featuring Beenie Man)
* 2009: “Pleasure” (2G featuring Beenie Man and Chris S)