Glamma Kid
| Glamma Kid | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Iyael Iyases Tafari Constable |
| Born | March 14, 1978 |
| Origin | Hackney, London, England |
| Genres | Dancehall, ragga, hip hop, house |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | Shola Ama |
Lyael Lyases Tafari Constable (born 14 March 1978, Hackney, London, England), better known as Glamma Kid, is a British ragga and dancehall toaster and former Royal Air Force trainee of part Jamaican descent.[1][2]
Career
During the 1990s, Glamma Kid was featured on many productions by the UK duo Mafia & Fluxy.[3] In 1998, he was awarded the Best Reggae Act at the annual MOBO Awards.[4] He had two UK Top 10 hits in 1999, "Taboo" and "Why".[5] In 2010, Glamma Kid returned to the music industry with a new single, "Gal From U Hot", which featured Ricky Nice and Rebecca Gordon. He released "Fly Away" in 2011, also produced by RMC and PW Frequency. In 2012, Glamma Kid released a single entitled "Middle Name" featuring Tugga War.
Discography
Albums
Singles
- "Moschino" (1997)
- "Fly Life" (1997) – Basement Jaxx single
- "It's Alright" (1997) – remix of Deni Hines single
- "Fashion '98" (1998) - UK #49
- "Taboo" (1999) – with Shola Ama - UK #10
- "Much Love" (1999) – Shola Ama single
- "Why" (1999) - UK #10
- "Bills 2 Pay" (2000) - UK #17
- "Gal From U Hot" (2010)
- "Fly Away" (2011)
- "Have You Ever" (2012) – MC Ultra single[5]
- "Middle Name" (2012) feat. Tugga War
References
- ↑ "Glamma Kid: UK Top 10 hits". Chartwatch Publications. 25 August 2006. Retrieved 2 October 2006.
- ↑ Lester, Paul (1 September 2000). "Who is he trying to kid?". Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 2 October 2006.
- ↑ "Is Glamma Kid the Puff Daddy of UK reggae?". darkerthanblue.com. p. 1. Retrieved 2 October 2006.
- ↑ "Mum's the word at Mobo awards". BBC. 14 October 1998. Retrieved 2 October 2006.
- 1 2 3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 228. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links
- Glamma Kid discography at Discogs
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