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 | WAYNE WONDER
The sensual, honeyed vocals of Wayne Wonder have made him a consistent hit maker since the late ‘80s. In 2002, Wayne earned the first #1 hit of his career pledging a lifetime of devotion on the sweetly romantic hit “No Letting Go”.
The first producer Wayne recorded for was the legendary creator of dub, the late King Tubby. In 1988, Wayne was devastated by the death of Tubby who was among the most significant influences in his early career. Wayne then linked up with producer Lloyd Dennis voicing the hit “It’s Over Now” on the popular “Cover Me” rhythm (titled after the hit by Ninja Man and Tinga Stewart) for Dennis’ Pickout label. Wayne also recorded his debut album “No More Chance” on the Pickout label, which contained some obligatory covers of popular U.S. tunes. “When I first started out, I got so frustrated, because you carry original material to the studio and they act like they don’t even want to hear it,” Wayne explains.
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Wayne achieved several hits with Penthouse label, covering the work of American artists including Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car”, PM Dawn’s “Die Without You” and En Vogue’s “Hold On” but in 1993 he pledged he would only record original material. “I don’t feel proud if I cannot sing my songs, it’s a different feel that it gives you than singing someone else’s song. I supposed to be touring and singing my songs!”
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Wayne launched his own record label Singso in 2000 and has released singles by several artists including Baby Cham, Alley Cat, Frankie Sly, and Mr. Easy. Steve "Lenky" Marsden, the multitalented musician and producer, whose hypnotic Diwali rhythm track supports Wayne’s sweet serenading on the chart topping radio hit “No Letting Go” is one of the featured producers on the album, along with heavy hitters Tony Kelly and Sly Dunbar.
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Wayne worked tirelessly in the studio completing tracks for his latest album for VP Records / Atlantic Records “No Holding Back” in stores now. Wayne wrote or co- wrote all of the songs on “No Holding Back” and the album adheres to the same superlative vocal and songwriting standards his fans have come to expect from him over the years.
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Currently, Wayne is in his new Studio at home in Florida, recording songs for his forthcoming follow up to ‘No Holding Back’, due on VP Records in Summer 2005. We expect more of the same quality songs and special vocal delivery, to deliver another sure fire hit! |
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