Born Jamericans are a reggae/hip hop duo formed in Washington, D.C., in the 1990s.

Born Jamericans
Edley Shine (left) and Notch
Edley Shine (left) and Notch
Background information
OriginWashington, D.C., United States
GenresRagga, hip hop, reggae
Years active1994-1999, 2015–present
LabelsDelicious Vinyl
Eastwest Records
MembersNorman Howell
Edley Payne

The group consisted of Norman "Notch" Howell and Horace "Edley Shine" Payne.[1] Notch's voice is smooth and melodic, while Shine's is rougher and tends more toward toasting. Their debut album, Kids from Foreign, was released in 1994 on the hip hop label Delicious Vinyl, and following its success the group toured with Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Zhane and Shai, and toured Japan with Shinehead and Mad Lion.[1][2] In 1996, they contributed the soundtrack to the film Kla$h.[1] The duo's second album, released in 1997, featured guest appearances from Mad Lion, Shinehead and Johnny Osbourne. Both albums were chart successes in the United States.

Discography

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Albums

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Charting singles

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Year Title Chart positions[4]
U.S.
Hot 100
U.S.
R&B
US
Rap
U.S. Dance/
Maxi Singles
1993 "Boom Shak-a-Tack" 84 57 15 20
1994 "Cease & Seckle" 82 32 34
1997 "Yardcore" 45 8
1998 "Send My Love/Send One Your Love" 72 60 19

References

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  1. ^ a b c Larkin, Colin (1998) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0242-9, p. 34-35
  2. ^ Born Jamericans at AllMusic
  3. ^ a b Billboard, Allmusic.com
  4. ^ Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.