The veteran producer of Dancehall and Reggae Calibud dies

Producer Cali Bud dies suffering from cancer

Dancehall's Jamaican producer Calibud He died on Monday 30 June in New York as confirmed by various sources from the island, due to the cancer he had suffered for some time.

Sheldon Stewart, his real name, It was a recognized figure in the music scene of Jamaica, With numerous productions under your seal Cali Bud Label, And he was also stepson of the deceased producer Bobby Digital.

In an interview a few years ago, Calibud recalled that his first contact with music was when he was a teenager in the King Jammy recording studio, Where his stepfather worked.

“I grew up in Waterhouse and lived there to the 13 years, cerca de King Jammy. The first song I saw was from Cocoa Tea and Johnny P, But at that time the emotion arose upon hearing a song under construction and being able to talk about it before its launch”, Stewart al Jamaica Star in 2017.

One of the artists who reacted to this news was singer Cali P, who regretted the death of Calibud.

“My true brother went to know the greatest and to be with the king of kings! (…) With love for the whole family. I will always remember you and represent you as Fire Bud. You are one of the people closest to me in life”, The musician wrote on his Instagram account.

From this tribune we send the condolences to his family and friends.