Exco Levi
| Exco Levi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Wayne Ford Levy |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | VP, Penthouse, High Priest |
Wayne Ford Levy, known by his stage name Exco Levi, is a Toronto-based reggae musician.[1][2]
Levi was introduced to producer Donovan Germain by Richie Stephens, and the two began working together.[2] He has also worked with German producers Silly Walks.[2]
His track "Bleaching Shop" won the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2012.[3] He won the award again in 2013 with "Storms of Life" and for a third time in 2014 for "Strive".[4] In 2015 he won for a fourth time, for "Welcome the King".[2][5]
In December 2014 he performed at Sting, and in January 2015 he was on the bill of Rebel Salute.[2]
Discography
Albums
- Words of the Wise EP (2014), VP
- Countryman (2015), High Priest
References
- ↑ Heinrich, Jeff (August 20, 2011). "Rulers of reggae have global message: Third World aims to 'give an insight into what is taking place in the world'", The Gazette, p. E3.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Exco Levi — sticking to his roots", Jamaica Observer, 6 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015
- ↑ Sterdan, Darryl (March 31, 2012). "Underdogs have their day at Juno Gala", Jam!. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Exco Levi strives for Juno triple", Jamaica Observer, 12 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014
- ↑ Johnson, Richard (2015) "Another Juno for Exco", Jamaica Observer, 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015
External links
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