Dancehall Artist Capleton Lifestyle, Reggae Career and Net Worth.
Welcome back, music lovers! Before we dive into the fire, don't forget to hit that subscribe button and support us on our journey to 2000 subscribers! Get ready to discover the fiery journey of Clifton George Bailey III, better known as Capleton! Born on April 13, 1967, in the vibrant town of Islington, St. Mary, Jamaica, this reggae and dancehall legend has earned a slew of powerful titles: King Shango, King David, The Fireman, and The Prophet. Through his record label, David House Productions, Capleton spreads his Rastafari beliefs with every beat and lyric. From a young age, he was affectionately nicknamed "Capleton" after a prominent St. Mary lawyer and family friend. However, as he grew into his musical identity, he embraced the name "King Shango," a nod to the Yoruba language and its deep cultural significance. Capleton’s passion for music couldn’t be contained. As a teenager, he would sneak out to catch local dancehall acts, fueling his dream of becoming a deejay. At 18, he left St. Mary behind and headed to Kingston, the heartbeat of Jamaica's music scene, to chase his destiny. Stay tuned to learn more about how Capleton's blazing talent set the dancehall world on fire!
Let’s now look at Capleton’s Singing Career.
In 1989, he got his first big international exposure. Stewart Brown, owner of a Toronto-based sound called African Star, gave the untested artist his first break, flying him to Canada for a stage show alongside Ninjaman and Flourgon. When Capleton first arrived on the scene in the late 1980s, slackness and gun talk were the dominant lyrics in the dancehalls. The pre-Rasta Capleton had a string of hit songs from "Bumbo Red" to "Number One on the Look Good Chart" and "No Lotion Man". He recorded the song that began to establish his significant place in Dancehall, "Alms House" in 1992. The tune became a big hit in the dancehall, followed up immediately by "Music is a Mission" and the massive hit "Tour". By 1993, he was voicing tunes which became increasingly conscious, such as "Prophet" and "Cold Blooded Murderer". Tunes such as "Tour" and "Wings of the Morning" earned him a deal with Russell Simmons' Def Jam Recordings, which culminated in the Prophecy and I-Testament albums of the mid-1990s. Grammy Nominated in 2003 Album "Still Blazin" VP Records Executive Produce by Errol "GenErral" Adams / Joel Chin.
In 1999, Capleton headlined Reggae Sumfest's dancehall night, to much fanfare.The performance, which led to a subsequent headliner placement the following year, is credited with "re-bussing", or creating a comeback for, his career.The 1999-2000 period elicited a string of hits, many of which can be found on the album More Fire. Grammy Nominated in 2003 Album "Still Blazin" VP Records Executive Produce by Errol "GenErral" Adams / Joel Chin. By 2004, some argued the quality of Capleton's music had been downgraded by over-proliferation on numerous riddims, while Capleton himself argued his continued recording over both dancehall and roots reggae riddims created balance in his musical output. Nonetheless, he scored hit singles over one of the most popular riddims of 2004, "That Day Will Come" over the Hard Times riddim. After a hiatus from the label, Capleton returned to VP Records in 2010 with the release of I-Ternal Fire. After headlining a U.S. tour which included Romain Virgo, Munga Honorable, and Kulcha Knox in the fall of 2010, Capleton embarked upon a tour of the African continent for late 2010 and early 2011. Stops included Gambia, Senegal, South Africa and multiple dates in Zimbabwe. In December 2012 the music Unite Cape Town International Reggae Festival saw Capleton, reggae and dancehall artists like Black Dillinger, Blak Kalamawi . Capleton's annual 'A St Mary Mi Come From' live show has raised funds for several charities since it was first staged in 2000, including local schools and hospitals.
Personal life.
Capleton is Married to Asha. He has two daughters called Dominique and Eden and one son called Jah King. The wife is expectant to the baby number 4. He has a net worth of approximately $2million. Thank you for watching and remember to subscribe to this channel for more exciting news on Jamaican celebrities.