Wayne wonder biography

Von Wayne Charles (born 26 July ), known professionally as Wayne Wonder, is a Jamaican reggae fusion (specifically reggae/R&B) artist. While his early recordings were dancehall and reggae, he later moved towards hip hop and rap. His most popular single is the hit "No Letting Go".

Biography

Early life

Wonder was born in Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

He sang in Sunday school as a child, and began songwriting at the age of 13, getting a major career break when he was given a regular weekly slot at Metro Media in Allman Town.

Auditioning and debut album

He auditioned at Sonic Sounds studio, but while Sly Dunbar was impressed, his touring commitments with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing Wonder.

He had more success, however, with King Tubby, who produced his first single, "Long and Lasting Love", in , with two more following. Wonder's career suffered a setback when Tubby was killed in , and he recorded for several other record producers at Sonic Sound, enj