TO ASSIST, TO ENLIGHTEN, TO UPLIFT-THROUGH AND WITH MUSIC.
TO ASSIST, TO ENLIGHTEN, TO UPLIFT-THROUGH AND WITH MUSIC.
From Kingston Jamaica, Spragga Benz (born Carlton Grant) has been an icon of
the local dancehall culture since the early 90s. In 91 he made his first appearance
onto the scene as an assistant selector for Ricky Villa on the La Benz Sound
System.
A young dj at the time named Buju Banton was a strong musical influence and
with his encouragement It didn't take long before Spragga put some of his own
tunes on dubs for La Benz, first "Love Mi Gun" and then the lascivious single "Jack
It Up” which also became the title of his first album. It was an instant underground
classics and included tracks such as "Could A Deal”, "Girls Hooray”, "Fun Thing”,
"Jump Up & Swear" and a number of other dancehall anthems. A subsequent
album deal with Capitol Records brought “Uncommonly Smooth” with songs like
A1 Lover, Body Good, Good Day and a remake of “Spanish Harlem” done with the
legend Ben E King. His music was opening up to brand new audiences and after
he parted from Capitol songs like She Nuh Ready Yet, We Nuh Like , No Way Remix
still blaze the airwaves.
Spragga Benz has collaborated with a host of talented local Jamaican and
international artists like Stephen Marley , Nas, KRS One, Shabba Ranks,2
ChainsJazmine Sullivan, Swizz Beats, Kardinal Official, Marcia Griffiths (on his
“SHOTTA CULTURE’’ album produced with Salaam Remi…,)Lady Saw ,Foxy Brown,
(FULLY LOADED album) Damion Marley, Kevin Lyttle ,and many more. He is always
backing new talent in his Redsquare Rebelnation family be it as Artist, Producer,
Director, Writer or whatever the dream or aspiration of the subject might be.
Spragga has become one of the biggest names in the dancehall/hip hop world.
...Spragga debut as an actor was as playing as himself in a film titled "Brooklyn
Babylon” with Black Thought of the Roots Band, then as 'Wayne' in the Jamerican
story, "Shottas". The film Shottas, co-starring Kymani Marley, Paul Campbell and
Louie Rankin and Wyclef Jean, helped to propelled Spragga's career to new
heights.
In September 2019 Spragga released the UK recorded “CHILIAGON“ album which
debut #1 on the billboard reggae chart and spawned the #1 single “Differ”. It’s
features included Rodney P, Sean Paul,General Levy, Harry Shotta ,Illaman, and
Agent Sasco. Spragga showcased his diversity with some of the best artists from
UK genres like Pop funk, Garage, Drum n Bass, Grime, Jungle and Lovers Rock.
Spragga Benz and upcoming multi genre producer LMR PRO then released THE
JOURNEY CHOSEN” album in September 2020. That album started from the
making of the memorial tribute for Carlyle titled “Never Leave” ( featuring Salaam
Remi playing bass guitar) did become a joyful project containing features from
friends like Wayne Wonder, Kymani Marley, Konshens, Kranium and Jahaziel
Myrie. Songs like Guide My Life,”, “J”, and “At My Door” are sure to please true
fans. Currently singles and video releases like “Take A Look ” and “ Never Leave”
continue to spread the message of love compassion and positivity.
Spragga had met Jamaican filmmaker Clean James (Top Notch Vision) in 2011 and
made a guest appearance in his comedy/drama movie titled ‘GREEN
CARD’(released 2012) In 2021 Spragga decided his next step in movies was not
only to be star actor but also Executive Producer. The movie “SECOND CHANCE”
which is also written/directed by James (TNV) featured talents like John De-La
Puente, Merlissa Determined and Ricardo ‘Supa Twitch’ Sanchez was made. A feel
good movie of triumph..It premiered to raving reviews in Boston,Atlanta,NY and
Jamaica where it topped the box office for two weeks and is currently being
streamed exclusively on tube.com
In the advanced stages of mixing is the new album titled ‘ONCE UPON A TIME’ coproduced
with Rellee’ Hayden of A-Team Music boasting features from icons like
Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Morgan’s Heritage,Marcia Griffiths and with current
the release of the street banger ‘BADNESS A BADNESS’ with young star 10Tik …
SPRAGGA BENZ HAS SO MUCH MORE IN STORE!
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