Prince Far I
Jamaican reggae deejay and record producer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prince Far I (23 March 1945 – 15 September 1983)[1] was a Jamaican reggae deejay and producer, and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics about government measures initiated at the time against violent crime.[2]
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Prince Far I | |
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Birth name | Michael James Williams |
Also known as | King Cry Cry |
Born | (1945-03-23)23 March 1945 Spanish Town, Jamaica |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Died | 15 September 1983(1983-09-15) (aged 38) Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae |
Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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