Jamaica’s First Dub Poets
Eric Doumerc
DubShak.com
Who is King Sporty?
In an industry where hype often covers artistic mediocrity, Noel
"King Sporty" Williams is a rarity- an entertainer whose work
is actually better known than his name. As a deejay his early recordings for legendary Jamaican label Studio One are some of the most sought after by collectors and lovers of reggae music's golden era. His songwriting skills have landed him a place in pop music history as author of "Buffalo Soldier", one of reggae icon Bob Marley's biggest international hits. His innovation as a producer is part of the foundation of Miami's signature bass and disco sounds. King Sporty has been recording and releasing music on his own Konduko and Tashamba music labels for more than three decades allowing him to be one of the few longstanding entertainers to truly be master of his own artistry.
In an industry where hype often covers artistic mediocrity, Noel
"King Sporty" Williams is a rarity- an entertainer whose work
is actually better known than his name. As a deejay his early recordings for legendary Jamaican label Studio One are some of the most sought after by collectors and lovers of reggae music's golden era. His songwriting skills have landed him a place in pop music history as author of "Buffalo Soldier", one of reggae icon Bob Marley's biggest international hits. His innovation as a producer is part of the foundation of Miami's signature bass and disco sounds. King Sporty has been recording and releasing music on his own Konduko and Tashamba music labels for more than three decades allowing him to be one of the few longstanding entertainers to truly be master of his own artistry.