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Smiley Culture looking and sounding well on his last TV appearance on Reggae Britannia BBC4 just a month before his tragic death. Please join the FaceBook group 'Campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture'. for news updates on upcoming meetings,marches and answers. http://www.facebook.com/Campaign4Justice4SmileyCulture "This is a campaign page set up to support the family and friends of Smiley Culture (AKA David Emmanuel) in the quest to seek the truth behind his tragic and mysterious death. Please be respectful at all times. " David Victor Emmanuel (10 February 1963 -- 15 March 2011), better known as Smiley Culture, was an English reggae singer and deejay known for his 'fast chat' style. During a relatively brief period of fame and success, he produced two of the most critically acclaimed reggae singles of the 1980s. He died on 15 March 2011, aged 48, following a police raid on his home. (Wiki) R.I.P SMILEY CULTURE.

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David Victor Emmanuel, better known as Smiley Culture, was a British reggae singer and DJ known for his "fast chat" style. During a relatively brief period of fame and success, he produced two of the most critically acclaimed reggae singles of the 1980s. He died on 15 March 2011, aged 48, during a police raid on his home. An inquest found that his death was a suicide. Campaigners and his family have expressed scepticism about the official verdict and the police version of events.

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