Sean Paul, Shaggy, Bounty Killer, Others Pay Glowing Tributes to Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
Several mainstream Reggae/Dancehall stormed have stormed social media to pay tribute to Lee Perry.
The entertainer and producer reproetdly passed away at a Hospital in Lucea, Hanover. Being nominated five times and winning ‘Best Reggae Album’ in 2003 for his work on ‘Jamaican E.T.’ the record producer even conquered the prestigious Grammys.
Leading the tribute is Bounty Killer who wrote; ‘Jah know Jah I don’t too announce death news enuh as most of my followers would know, but this legendary pioneer stalwart and forefather of our musical culture had touches my life both musically and physically.’
‘Just yesterday Bulby mixing a song with myself and Big Youth and he did a technique and said that’s a Scratch technique and also growing up in callaloo bed and he used to live in Washington Gardens so he would walked by his road many days wishing to see Bob Marley or Jacob Miller and many other stars. He is the Dutch Pot that cooked Reggae Music first set of recipe trod on safely National Treasure certainly a pleasure,’ the “Worthless Bwoy” deejay concluded with two white doves and two praying hand emojis.
On Sunday morning, Cedella Marley also paid her respects to the man who produced multiple hit songs for her father. “Lee Scratch Perry flying high,” she posted on her Instagram page with a heart, “THE UPSETTER, TRENDSETTER, NO ONE DID IT BETTER. FLY HIGH UNCLE LEE,” she wrote.
Sean Paul also took the time to pay tribute to the icon.
“This icon has helped 2 influence me an so many others,” Sean Paul said. “I salute u sir scratch perry. Ur creative wave still dominates 2day and will 4 a very longtime 2 come. The creator and mastermind of a sound which is the basis of everything I do musically. My condolences 2 ur fam friends an fanz. May jah rest ur soul in peace great one. R.I.P #scratchperry #legend #icon #reggaegiant #teacher #theupsetter #duppyconquerrah.”
Shaggy also commented on the sudden loss.
“Wow woke up to the sad news : R.I.P. to one of the greats of our culture #leescratchperry such genius!!! You have left us a legacy of great music for the world to enjoy generations to come! Rest well king!” Shaggy revealed in a post.
Mavado also shared, “RIP great legend I always remember them story you told me about with you and my dad in Europe rest in power king LEE,” he ended with a praying hand, muscle, and goat emoji.
SOURCE: www.Ghgossip.com
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