Captain Barkey AND Wickaman
Wayne Hamilton, Born November 5th, In Jamaica, W. Indies. Captain Barkey followed the usual path to prominence, performing on a number of sound systems in Jamaica. He established a notable reputation performing as a resident DJ with the stereo One sound system alongside Wickaman and Lieutenant Stitchie. In 1991, He recorded "Gun" and "Original Get and No Chat" for Steely and Clevie, which were popular hits in both dancehall and on the reggae charts. Following on from the unprecedented success of Shaggy's version of the Folks Brothers' "Oh Carolina", He recorded "Slow Type Of Death" over Brian and Tony Gold's remake of of the hit with King Jammy. His hit was featured on the one-rythm "Carolina My Darling," along with two other cuts from the Captain, "Teck A Man Woman" and the similar "Wok A Man Woman". Recording with a number of producers he enjoyed hits with " Gal at Mi Door", the resentful "Some Gal A Idiot", along with "Tek Somebody", "Go Go Wine" and "Claffy". By 1995, he performed more conscientoius "Anti Christ", which as featured on the B side of Simpleton's "Quarter To Twelve". Both tracks were produced by the celebrated duo of Anthony Red Rose and Anthony Malvo. Sounding similar to Mad Cobra, in the introduction he condemned evil-doers, followed by the infectious chorus, "Anti Christ-No Dem No Nice-Tryin to Mash up Rasta Manns Life". As he continued to maintain a high profile throughout the 90's. In 1996 notable hits included, "8000 888 000", "Go Go Macarena" and "Go Go Wine" while in 1997 he released, "Can't Tek Your Man" and the rightous "Pose Gal Pickney". In the begining of 1998, he recorded in combination with his long time sparring partner Wickaman and Angel Dougalas for the for the resolute, "Ambition" as well as "Eight Cylinder", which led to him supporting Denonte and Tanto Metro on the "Go So" rythm when he performed "Some Gal". By the close of the century Hamilton relished an international reggae hit with the dancehall favorite "Wave Yu Hand" for the producer, Colin "Fatta" Walters. By 2000, Barkey and Wickaman were reunited when they performed as part of Worm Dem Crew. In February the duo were featured in the theatrical production, Ghetto Justice, that also starred Red Rat and Tanto Metro in their acting debuts. In 1983, he joined the Jamaica Defense Force, where he served 6 years, while still doing his music...