Jepther McClymont OD, better known as Luciano, is a Jamaican second-generation roots reggae singer. He was born in Davyton, Manchester Parish, and raised as the seventh of nine children in a strict Adventist family, Luciano began recording in 1992, with his first single “Ebony & Ivory” (on which he was credited as ‘Stepper John’) on the Aquarius Record label, followed by a split album with DJ Presley (now credited as ‘Luciana’) for producer Sky High. His first releases as Luciano included the hit single “Give My Love a Try”, produced at Castro Brown’s New Name Studio, followed by others produced by Brown, Freddie McGregor, Blacka Dread, and Sly and Robbie, including the 1993 no. 1 UK reggae hit “Shake It Up Tonight”.
Is Luciano a Rastafarian?
Yes, according to search, Luciano is a devout Rastafarian, whose lyrics promote consciousness and eschew slackness, or vulgarity, which is often prominent in reggae and dancehall music. He has criticized other Rastafarian reggae artists who record slack material, describing them as having lost focus. The singer is known for reading Biblical verses before performances.
The singer is also an activist in the promotion of ganja, or marijuana, stating: “I’m not fighting for the decriminalization of ganja, because it was never a criminal. My fight is to enlighten the people about cannabis and let them know of the herbal properties and the benefits we can achieve from it.”
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Source: Ghanafuo.com
