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Bio:

Luciano (aka Jepther McClymont OD, born October 20 in Jamaica) is a legendary Jamaican Roots Reggae artist.
He first began recording in 1992, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.
Luciano's music is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Frankie Paul and late reggae singer Dennis Brown. It was later on that he changed his stage name to Luciano while often being referred to as "Jah Messenjah" and also at around that time collaborating with Fattis Burell's Xterminator label where he developed his conscious roots aspect. After recording several LPs for Burell he recorded a set for Island records before starting an independent career recording. After voicing several covers for the Producer Sky High, Luciano released "Give My Love A Try," which was produced at Castro Brown's New Name Studio and was a hit in Jamaica. It was there that Luciano met Freddie McGregor the former Studio One child star who had become an International Reggae Superstar. Joining McGregor's Big Ship production company, Luciano began creating cultural, conscious reggae that reflected his religious and social concerns. Again in 1993, Luciano scored a 1 UK reggae hit with the song "Shake It Up Tonight" but Luciano says, "I didn't see myself going in that pattern, singing love songs, dressed in a felt hat, looking smooth. It looked very splashy".
Luciano is an award-winning artist and although his object is to stay humble, he has received numerous awards including 'Most Spiritual and Educative Singer' and Mandela's 'Most Cultural Artist'. He even received a plaque from the Jamaican government to encourage him in the work he is doing. Doing good works are not confined to just music for Luciano, as he is a firm believer that he should be a positive role model. He says "I've never stooped low and I'm not gonna bow to Babylon and no matter how much me angry bout certain tings, me nah come pon stage and express myself inna no negativeness". As a messenger, Luciano always strives to be true and righteous as he delivers the word of Jah. He says, "I cannot become egotistical about it".
He was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on October 15, 2007, in recognition of his contribution to reggae music.
In July 2009, Luciano payed his respects to fellow musician Michael Jackson by releasing a Reggae tribute of Jackson's iconic song, "We are the World" on LionI Records. The original song was recorded by many famous musicians and actors of the 1980's and raised money through the USA for Africa charity for hunger and AIDS relief.

LUCIANO Albums
2011 - Rub A Dub Market - June 10 - Release Date
2011 - Tranquilo ( Luciano & Dread Mar I )
.2010 - Write My Name
2010 - United States Of Africa
2008 - Better Days - Luciano & Mikey General
2008 Jah Is My Navigator
2007 God Is Greater Than Man
2006 Revelation Time
2006 Now and Forever
2006 Live in San Francisco
2006 Child of a King
2005 Upright
2005 Reggae Max, Pt. 2
2005 Luciano & Friends
2005 Jah Words [UK]
2005 Jah Words
2005 Hail the Comforter
2004 Serious Times
2004 Lessons of Life
2004 Jah Warrior, Vol. 3
2004 Jah Warrior, Vol. 2
2004 Call on Jah
2003 Visions
2003 Toe to Toe, Vol. 4
2003 Tell It from the Heart
2003 Duets
2003 4 Rebels, Vol. 2
2002 Serve Jah
2001 We Three Kings
2001 New Day
2001 Great Controversy
2001 4 Rebels
2001 3 Wise Men, Vol. 2
2000 Wisdom, Knowledge & Overstanding
2000 Live!
2000 Live in Venezuela
1999 Sweep Over My Soul
1999 Champions in Action
1999 3 Wise Men: Love Peace & Consciousness
1997 Messenger
1995 Where There Is Life
1995 Don't Get Crazy
1995 Back to Africa
1995 After All
1994 One Way Ticket

Luciano, Jah MessenJah has dedicated his musical career to the upliftment of Jah people through inspirational words & songs.
Luciano continues to be an International reggae artist of the highest calibre.

VINTAGE LUCIANO
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Influences:

JAH - THE ALMIGHTY FATHER, KABBALLAH, THE ANCIENT PROPHETS, YASSUS CHRISTOS, HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY HAILE SELASSSIE I, CONQUERING LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH, KING OF KINGS OF ETHIOPIA AND ELECT OF GOD. MY CHILDREN & FAMILY

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