Errol King, c.1970, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. In 1993, King developed his DJ skills chanting on various sound systems. He voiced a number of hits at various studios with several producers in Jamaica and gained a reputation as the youths' DJ. His vocal style and delivery was similar to Buju Banton, whose gritty delivery over popular rhythms guaranteed a hit. An early example of his style can be found on "Cock Up And Ride"; the tune was produced by King Jammy's son John John and was a dancehall smash. The lyrics ("Push out your foot and do the bogle dance") and the "bogle" rhythm inspired a provocative dancing style and led to an adult rating for dancehall videos! In 1994, a combination with Barrington Levy, "Work", was an international hit that "bubbled" under the pop chart. The single crossed many barriers and proved especially popular among the East Indian population. Ragga had influenced many Asian performers, notably Apache Indian, and the tune was a guaranteed floor filler at bhangra dances. King's other 1994 hits, "Have What It Takes" and "Kick Up", were unable to generate similar enthusiasm. In 1995, he recorded "God Never Fail Me" and "Give Me The Weed" with Courtney Cole at Roof International. Other recordings have maintained his profile in the reggae charts, including "Judge The Book", "Mr Bate" and "Ragga Ragga". In 1996, he topped the Jamaican chart in combination with an English singer, Jamie Irie, for an ode to marijuana, "Sweet Sensimilla". CUREFEST Despite an unceremonious exit form CureFest at the hands of the Trelawny police, Jigsy King says he has moved on and holds no animosity to anyone. He blames the incident on a simple misunderstanding, which could have been sorted out easily. Jigsy say he has put the incident behind him and is ready to move on with his career.
FRESH TRACKS Jigsy King has in the past few months been very busy in the studio and has received good reactions from the industry. Jigsy King has recently released Pan Di Ends, produced by DJ Sparkzz, has been receiving heavy rotation on local radio and has gained Jigsy King a growing underground following. Jigsy King is also on Scatta's newly released 'Sting 93 Riddim' with the song Extra Clip. Plans are already in place for videos of Jigsy's latest release next month.
The recently released I'm Sorry featuring Tony Curtis on the Jamdown Rhythm has been doing very well on the charts and is 7 on the Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown. UPCOMING TRACKS Jigsy has also done several good collaborations, which are slated to hit the airwaves for the Christmas season. Coming out on the next reggae project by the Danger Zone label is a hot track featuring Bad Gyal Ce'Cile titled Plant It. Also look out for another collaboration with Tony Curtis called Don't Showoff also on the Danger Zone label. To top it off Sizzla will premiere I Got What You Want, his first collaboration with Jigsy King on the Judgment Yard label in November.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES Look out for Jigsy King over the next few months in your area. He has one show in Boston for early November and other dates to be confirmed in the United States. Jigsy King will be giving his Jamaican fans their fair share as he is slated to appear at Coco Tea's Reggae Jam Jam, GT Taylor's Christmas Extravaganza and several other big shows. "I am back to give the fans some of the old Jigsy as well as some hot new tunes. Fans are going to see me all over the place this season and they need to just prepare themselves." � Jigsy King STING DEC 26 2007 "Jigsy King" never missed a beat and when he drew for the hugely popular �Pon Di Ends� at minutes to midnight, the crowd went wild.
Delivering �Gi Mi Di Weed�, �Xtra Clip� on Skatta�s Sting 93 riddim, and the Tony Curtis combination �Sorry� on the hot Danga Zone Jamdown riddim, Jigsy got the sky lit up with lighters, torches and fireworks as the audience showed their appreciation for the veteran DJ.