Junior Kelly was born as Keith Morgan September 23, 1970, in St. Thomas, Jamaica is a reggae singer known for his commitment to the faith of the Rastafari movement and its Bobo Shanti mansion.
Recorded first single, “Over Her Body,” at age 16, 1985; recorded singles on small labels, the mid-1980s through 1990s; released hit single, “Love So Nice,” 2000; released album Love So Nice, 2001; released Smile, 2003.
- Red Pond, 2010
- Tough Life, 2005
- Five Disciples Part II (with Sizzla, Capleton, Luciano, and Anthony B), 2003
- Kings Of Zion (with Sizzla, Anthony B, and Capleton), 2003
- Bless, 2003
- Smile, 2003
- Toe 2 Toe 5 (with Sizzla), 2003
- The Five Disciples (with Sizzla, Anthony B, Luciano, and Capleton), 2002
- Conscious Voice, 2002
- Juvenile In Dub, 2002
- Juvenile, 2002
- 3 Wise Men Volume II (with Sizzla, Luciano, and Qshandia), 2001
- Love So Nice, 2001
- Rise, 2000
Famous Works
- Selected discography
- Rise Jet Star, 2000.
- Love So Nice VP, 2001.
- Conscious Voice Jet Star/Penitentiary, 2002.
- Juvenile Jet Star/Penitentiary, 2002.
- Juvenile in Dub Jet Star/Penitentiary, 2002.
- Bless Jet Star/Penitentiary, 2003.
- Smile VP, 2003.
- Creation Penitentiary/Zomba, 2004.
Further Reading
Sources
Periodicals
- Billboard, April 7, 2001, p. 11.
- Times (London, England), May 6, 2000, p. 12.
Online
- “Dance Hall Artist—Junior Kelly,” Murderdog.com, http://www.murderdog.com/june03_articles/dancehall_artists/JuniorKellyInterview.html (April 23, 2004).
- “Junior Kelly,” All Music Guide, http://www.allmusic.com (April 23, 2004).
- “Junior Kelly: Never Let Them See You Cry,” Reggaematic.com, http://www.reggaematic.com/juniorkellyq0104.htm (April 23, 2004).
- Junior Kelly Official Website, http://www.junior-kelly.com/ (April 23, 2004).
- “Junior Kelly Widens His Reggae Appeal with New Album,” Philadelphia Daily News, http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/living/7025644.htm?1c (April 23, 2004).
- “Rastafarianism,” Religious Movements Homepage Project, University of Virginia, http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/rast.html (April 24, 2004).