Along with universal praise came Sizzla's first nomination for Best International Reggae Artist of the Year at the 1998 MOBO Awards and a place in various magazines' top 100 albums of the year. The evocative title track, issued as a single, rapidly achieved anthemic status. Bearing all the hallmarks of Bobby 'Digital' Dixon's dancehall-influenced production, the impact on both the reggae and mainstream markets was phenomenal. His major breakthrough came with the release in 1997 of the now classic album, 'Black Woman and Child' (Greensleeves).

Sizzla's combination of Rasta principles and up-to-the-minute dancehall rhythms made his hard line approach more palatable.Ī brilliant and passionate performer, Sizzla broke boundaries, appealing to those looking for something new, music with depth. Securing his position as a top conscious reggae artist, he set about cultivating his role as a spiritual messenger. The alliance again proved fruitful a year later with the follow-up, 'Praise Ye Jah' (JetStar). A run of successful singles led to the release of Sizzla's debut album, 'Burning Up' (RAS). From the outset their relationship was one of mutual respect and Inspiration. Working with Fattis marked an important turning point for Sizzla. He cut his first single for the small Zagalou label in 1995, and soon moved on to Fattis 'Exterminator' Burrell.Įxtensive touring with fellow roots and culture artist Luciano followed, earning Sizzla critical acclaim. After honing his vocal skills, he landed a gig with the Caveman Hi-Fi sound system, where he first made a name for himself as a performer. He began his career in the music industry in his early teenage years.

Sizzla watched carefully, collecting his lyrical ammunition. The 1980's witnessed a dancehall explosion, and with the music came the lifestyle. He was born Miguel Collins on Apin St Mary and was raised in the community of August Town. Emerging in the latter half of the 90s, he helped lead dancehall back to the musical and spiritual influence of roots reggae and heavily Rastafarian subject matter. Sizzla Kalonji is one of the most prolific leaders of the conscious Reggae dancehall movement. Many of Sizzla Kalonji songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay. He was born on 17 April 1976, in St Mary, Jamaica, of devout Rastafari parents and raised in August Town. Sizzla Kalonji (real name Miguel Orlando Collins) is a Jamaican reggae musician.

Sizzla discography