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{{Infobox musical artist
|name = I Wayne
|name = I Wayne
|background = solo_singer
|background = solo_singer
|image = I Wayne Montegobay.jpg
|image = I Wayne Living in Love.jpg
|caption = I Wayne performing in 2007
|caption = I Wayne, Reggae Geel, 2 August 2019, Belgium.
|landscape = yes
|birth_name = Cliffroy Taylor
|birth_name = Cliffroy Taylor
|alias =
|alias =
|origin = [[Portmore]], [[Jamaica]]
|origin = [[Portmore, Jamaica|Portmore]], [[Jamaica]]
| birth_place =
| birth_place = [[Portmore, Jamaica|Portmore]], [[Jamaica]]
| birth_date =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|8|06}}
|death_date =
|death_date =
|genre = [[Reggae]], [[roots reggae]]
|genre = [[Reggae]], [[roots reggae]], reggae ballads, [[Nyabinghi chants]]
|occupation = [[Singing|Singer]]
|occupation = [[Singing|Singer]]
|years_active = 2000-present
|years_active = 2000–present
|label = [[VP Records|VP]]
|label = [[VP Records|VP]]
|associated_acts = [[VP Records|VP]], [[Gyptian]], [[Buju Banton]], [[Morgan Heritage]], [[Lady Saw]], [[Tanya Stephens]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Capleton]], & [[Jah Cure]]
|associated_acts = [[VP Records|VP]], [[Gyptian]], [[Buju Banton]], [[Morgan Heritage]], [[Lady Saw]], [[Tanya Stephens]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Capleton]], & [[Jah Cure]]
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'''I Wayne''' (born '''Cliffroy Taylor''', [[Portmore]], [[Jamaica]]), is a [[roots reggae]] [[singing|singer]]. He is known for his [[hit single]]s "[[Living In Love]]" and "[[Can't Satisfy Her]]" from his debut [[album]], ''[[Lava Ground]]''.
'''I Wayne''', [[Rastafari]]an stage name for '''Cliffroy Taylor''' (born August 6, 1980 in [[Portmore, Jamaica|Portmore]], [[Jamaica]]), is a [[roots reggae]] [[singing|singer]]. He is known for his [[hit single]]s "[[Living In Love]]" and "[[Can't Satisfy Her]]" from his debut [[album]], ''[[Lava Ground]]''.


==Biography==
==Biography==
I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband [[Ansell Collins]], a renowned [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]] player.<ref name=meschino/> This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at [[Greater Portmore High School]], joining a local group Vibes Machine.<ref name=reggaetimes>{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaetimes.com/articles/publish/article_214.shtml |title=I-Wayne |accessdate=2008-05-30 |work=ReggaeTimes |author=Gray,Avery}}</ref> The group, consisting of singers and [[Disc jockey|DJs]], used to perform at afterwork parties at popular [[nightclub|clubs]] such as Cactus and Asylum.<ref name=reggaetimes/> One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.<ref name=jstar>{{cite web |url=http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20050728/ent/ent3.html |title=I-Wayne's Biography |accessdate=2008-05-09 |work=The Jamaica Star}}</ref>
I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband [[Ansell Collins]], a renowned [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]] player.<ref name=meschino/> This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at [[Greater Portmore High School]], joining a local group Vibes Machine.<ref name=reggaetimes>{{cite web |url=http://www.reggaetimes.com/articles/publish/article_214.shtml |title=I-Wayne |access-date=2008-05-30 |work=ReggaeTimes |author=Gray,Avery}}</ref> The group, consisting of singers and [[Disc jockey|DJs]], used to perform at afterwork parties at popular [[nightclub|clubs]] such as Cactus and Asylum.<ref name=reggaetimes/> One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.<ref name=jstar>{{cite web |url=http://www.jamaica-star.com/thestar/20050728/ent/ent3.html |title=I-Wayne's Biography |access-date=2008-05-09 |work=The Jamaica Star |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219000732/http://jamaica-star.com/thestar/20050728/ent/ent3.html |archive-date=19 February 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In the summer of 2004, Wayne released ''Can't Satisfy Her'', in the new wave of [[reggae]]. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the influential [[WQHT|Hot 97]] playlist.<ref name=meschino>{{cite news | last = Meschino | first = Patricia | title = Lava Man | work = [[Miami New Times]] | pages = | language = | publisher = | date = 2005-05-26 | url = http://www.miaminewtimes.com/Issues/2005-05-26/music/music.html | accessdate = 2007-01-04}}</ref>
In the summer of 2004, Wayne released ''Can't Satisfy Her'', in the new wave of [[reggae]]. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the influential [[WQHT|Hot 97]] playlist.<ref name=meschino>{{cite news | last = Meschino | first = Patricia | title = Lava Man | work = [[Miami New Times]] | date = 2005-05-26 | url = http://www.miaminewtimes.com/Issues/2005-05-26/music/music.html | access-date = 2007-01-04}}</ref>


In November 2004, I Wayne signed a [[recording contract]] with [[VP Records]] to release his debut album, ''[[Lava Ground]]''.<ref name=jstar/> ''Lava Ground'' was praised for returning to reggae's "essential roots" in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to "dance and groove to their carefree music".<ref>{{cite news | last = Lelinwalla | first = Mark | title = Sound Bites: Music Reviews | work = Associated Press Worldstream | publisher = Associated Press | date = 2005-08-25 | url = http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9054509/ | accessdate = 2007-01-04}}</ref>
In November 2004, I Wayne signed a [[recording contract]] with [[VP Records]] to release his debut album, ''[[Lava Ground]]''.<ref name=jstar/> ''Lava Ground'' was praised for returning to reggae's "essential roots" in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to "dance and groove to their carefree music".<ref>{{cite news | last = Lelinwalla | first = Mark | title = Sound Bites: Music Reviews | work = Associated Press Worldstream | publisher = Associated Press | date = 2005-08-25 | url = https://www.today.com/popculture/i-wayne-brings-reggae-back-its-roots-wbna9054509 | access-date = 2007-01-04}}</ref>

I Wayne’s first week sales from his second album ''[[Book of Life (album)|Book of Life]]'' (6 November 2007) took him straight to the top of the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] [[record chart|chart]] at the #4 spot in the reggae category.<ref name=vprecords1>{{cite web |url=http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=artist_news&a_id=51&n_id=40750 |title=I-WAYNE'S BRAND NEW ALBUM "BOOK OF LIFE" COASTS TO THE TOP OF THE REGGAE BILLBOARD CHARTS |accessdate=2008-06-01 |work=VP Records}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| Producer = Patrick Henry; Sherry Williams, Don Corleone, Garfield McKenzie, Paul "JJ" Stephenson, Imran "Fire Peter" Passard, Jon FX, Richard "Baby Lion Face" Thoma, Richard Mahabeer, Billy Zee Clarke, Cliffroy "I-Wayne" Taylor, Robert Mais, Michael "Mighty Mike" Jones, Dwight Heslop, & Ricardo "Humphry" Tickersgill<!-- "Producer name" or "[[Producer name]]", comma if many -->
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==References==
==References==
[[File:I Wayne Montegobay.jpg|thumb|I Wayne performing in 2007]]
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.vprecords.com/index.php?page=artist&a_id=51 I Wayne Official Site] at [[VP Records]].
* [http://www.myspace.com/iwayne I Wayne] at [[Myspace]].
* [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=i-wayne|chart=all}} Billboard Discography]
* [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=i-wayne|chart=all}} Billboard Discography]


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Latest revision as of 05:13, 30 August 2023

I Wayne
I Wayne, Reggae Geel, 2 August 2019, Belgium.
I Wayne, Reggae Geel, 2 August 2019, Belgium.
Background information
Birth nameCliffroy Taylor
Born (1980-08-06) 6 August 1980 (age 44)
Portmore, Jamaica
OriginPortmore, Jamaica
GenresReggae, roots reggae, reggae ballads, Nyabinghi chants
OccupationSinger
Years active2000–present
LabelsVP
Websitehttp://www.vprecords.com/i-wayne/

I Wayne, Rastafarian stage name for Cliffroy Taylor (born August 6, 1980 in Portmore, Jamaica), is a roots reggae singer. He is known for his hit singles "Living In Love" and "Can't Satisfy Her" from his debut album, Lava Ground.

Biography

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I Wayne was raised by his aunt and her husband Ansell Collins, a renowned keyboard player.[1] This young artist has been refining his craft since age seven. Coming from a musical family, I Wayne had first made his venture into performance as a student at Greater Portmore High School, joining a local group Vibes Machine.[2] The group, consisting of singers and DJs, used to perform at afterwork parties at popular clubs such as Cactus and Asylum.[2] One night, the artiste was forced to perform alone due to the fact that his bandmates were running late. The response was tremendous, and I Wayne was motivated to perfect his solo act.[3]

In the summer of 2004, Wayne released Can't Satisfy Her, in the new wave of reggae. The track was reportedly the first roots reggae song to be added to the influential Hot 97 playlist.[1]

In November 2004, I Wayne signed a recording contract with VP Records to release his debut album, Lava Ground.[3] Lava Ground was praised for returning to reggae's "essential roots" in contrast to popular reggae artists who induce listeners to "dance and groove to their carefree music".[4]

Discography

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Young Lions Volume 1 (Chuck Fender, Richie Spice, Jah Cure and I Wayne)

  • Released: 7 June 2005
  • Format: CD & LP
  • Label: Charm, Jet Star
  • Tracks: Fifteen
  • Singles: "Fire Burning Red", "Living in Love", "Rome a Crumble"

Lava Ground (album)

Book of Life (album)

  • Released: 6 November 2007
  • Format: CD (Catalog VP1798.2) & LP (Catalog VP1798.1)
  • Label: VP Records
  • Producer: Patrick Henry; Sherry Williams, Don Corleone, Garfield McKenzie, Paul "JJ" Stephenson, Imran "Fire Peter" Passard, Jon FX, Richard "Baby Lion Face" Thoma, Richard Mahabeer, Billy Zee Clarke, Cliffroy "I-Wayne" Taylor, Robert Mais, Michael "Mighty Mike" Jones, Dwight Heslop, & Ricardo "Humphry" Tickersgill
  • Chart position: Top Reggae Albums: 4[5]
  • Tracks: Sixteen
  • Singles: "Book of Life", "Need Her in I Arms"

Life Teachings (album)

  • Released: 11 October 2011
  • Format: CD (Catalog VP1798.2) & LP (Catalog VP1798.1)
  • Label: VP Records
  • Tracks: Fourteen

References

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I Wayne performing in 2007
  1. ^ a b Meschino, Patricia (26 May 2005). "Lava Man". Miami New Times. Retrieved 4 January 2007.
  2. ^ a b Gray,Avery. "I-Wayne". ReggaeTimes. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
  3. ^ a b "I-Wayne's Biography". The Jamaica Star. Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 9 May 2008.
  4. ^ Lelinwalla, Mark (25 August 2005). "Sound Bites: Music Reviews". Associated Press Worldstream. Associated Press. Retrieved 4 January 2007.
  5. ^ a b Billboard Chart History
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