Shinehead

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shinehead
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1962(1962-04-10)
Age	62
Birthplace	Kent
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Shinehead Biography

Shinehead is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 10, 1962 in Kent, England, United Kingdom. Shinehead (born Edmund Carl Aiken; 10 April 1962 in Kent, England) is an English-born, Bronx New York raised Jamaican reggae singer/toaster/rapper.

Shinehead got signed on to a contract for recording with A&R agent Raoul Roach with Elektra Records in 1988. The band remained at the label until.

His best-known single is the cover version of Sting’s “Englishman in New York”, retitled as “Jamaican in New York” (1993). It reached No. 30 on the UK Singles Chart in April 1993. The single featured on the Sidewalk University album.

Shinehead is still active. He was part of the yearly Jamrock cruise in 2015. The same year, he played at the CES in Las Vegas. He has had success with his sound system, Kingston 12.

“Chain Gang” was the first video that was presented during a regular season show on Yo! MTV Raps, in 1988.

Shinehead Net Worth

Shinehead is one of the richest Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shinehead 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career in music by playing for various New York City reggae dancehall sound systems during the 1980s and 1990s, including the Tony Screw’s Downbeat the Ruler, based in The Bronx.

The first time he recorded was 1986, on his African Love Music independent record label, with “Who the Cap Fits (Let Them Wear It)” from the album Rough & Rugged. At the beginning of his career, Jeff Buckley led his group on guitar , and also provided an arm to sing backing vocals. He was featured as a guest on Sly and Robbie’s album from 1987 Rhythm Killers.

He is largely credited as being one of the original acts to cross hip-hop with reggae music, now known as reggae fusion, with songs such as “Try My Love” in

1992. Shinehead’s vocal talent can be heard across various tracks on the Unity (1988) and The Real Rock (1992) albums. His rapid deejay chat style can be heard on stellar tracks like “Cigarette Breath”, “Gimme No Crack” and “Do It with Ease”. Shinehead’s melodic, singjay approach is present in songs such as “Strive” while he brings more hip hop flavor in tracks like “Chain Gang”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shinehead Dating?

According to our records, Shinehead is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Shinehead’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Shinehead Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Shinehead celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Shinehead

1. Shinehead is a Jamaican-American reggae and hip-hop artist.
2. He was born on April 10, 1962 in Kent, England.
3. His real name is Edmund Carl Aiken.
4. Shinehead’s debut album “Rough & Rugged” was released in 1986.
5. He gained popularity with his hit single “Jamaican in New York”.
6. Shinehead has collaborated with artists such as Barrington Levy and KRS-One.
7. He has released a total of six studio albums to date.
8. In addition to music, he has also acted in films and TV shows.
9. Shinehead continues to tour and perform around the world.
10. His music blends elements of reggae, hip-hop, soul, and R&B genres.

Where is shinehead now?

Shinehead is still active. He was part of the yearly Jamrock cruise in

2015. The same year, he played at the CES in Las Vegas. He has had success with his sound system, Kingston 12.

Who is shinehead?

Shinehead (born Edmund Carl Aiken, 10 April 1962, Kent, England) is an English-born, Bronx New York raised Jamaican reggae singer/toaster/rapper.

What is shinehead real name?

Edmund Carl Aiken

How old is shinehead?

60 years (April 10, 1962)

Where is shinehead from?

Kent, United Kingdom