To the 52 years passed away Thursday 13 February Jamaican reggae singer Determine this after a long terminal disease that was not specified, As reported by the island's media.
The artist, whose real name was Rohan Bennett, jumped to fame in the 90s′ winning recognition for its conscious letters and a characteristic vocal style, While he laid the foundations of his career mainly to the Sound System circuit, collaborating with reggae figures and dancehall, slogan World Music Views.
His most successful moment reached him in 1995 When he received the Award Rockers Award as “DJ Revelation” And then with a series of singles like“Burn Up”, “Dem No Know Love” Y “Bulls Eye Part Two” with Brian Y Tony Gold.
Nevertheless, with the song “Chain drum”, a collaboration with Beenie Man and produced by Bobby Digital, He obtained greater recognition because he played a fundamental role in the reintroduction of percussion Nyahbinghi In reggae mainstream, which triggered a wave of similar productions with artists such as Shabba Ranks, Cocoa Tea, Bounty Killer y Garnett Silk.
He left several children, Among them the reggae artist Runkus, who told The Gleaner in 2015: “Everyone knows my father determine. Being the son of a musician is a blessing and a curse, Because people always have certain expectations”.
Beenie Man: “Your music will never fade”
While, Beenie Man He reacted sadly with the news and said that reggae music lost one of his kings.
“My heart weighs for the loss of one of our kings, Determine. We create together some of the most important songs in the history of Dancehall and your music will never fade. Your spirit lives in the music and hearts of the people”, raised on social networks.
“Rest calm, rey. Your legacy will shine like the sun. A love for the family and for all those who feel the loss. Jah guides you home”, added the singer of Dancehall.
