Reggae Royalty: Pinchers and Courtney Melody Performing Live at Sting Jamaica 1988 #Music #shorts

Reggae Royalty Pinchers and Courtney Melody Performing Live at Sting Jamaica 1988 #Music #shorts Reggae Sting 1988 was a landmark event in the history of the Sting Festival, often regarded as one of the most iconic nights in dancehall and reggae culture. Held in Jamaica, this edition is legendary for its intense "clashes" and breakthrough performances that defined the era's sound. Pinchers Delroy Thompson (born 12 April 1965), better known by his stage name Pinchers, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He released one album as a teenager in Jamaica for Blue Trac Records, before moving to the UK in 1985. In his career since 1985, Pinchers made his first singles in 1986 with "Borrow No Gun", which he released through King Jammy, "Abrakabra", "Eat Man", and "Jailhouse Hot". Pinchers gained fame with the single "Agony", from the album of the same name produced by King Jammy. In the same year, he recorded the Mass Out album, produced by Philip "Fatis" Burrell and backed by Sly & Robbie, Jackie Mittoo and Robbie Lyn, among others. In 1990, he had another track, "Bandelero" and also released the songs "Carpenter", "Call Upon Mi God", and "Cross Them Bridge" in 1993. Courtney Melody began singing while still in high school in St. Andrew, Jamaica. He woodshedded at Black Spider Records before hooking up with Stereo One Sound System, where he worked with Ricky Stereo, Boy Blue, Daddy Freddy, and had his first record, "Screechy Across the Border," released. It was played by reggae DJs worldwide and covered in the U.S. by Little Kirk. A stint with Technique Records produced the local hits "How Long Will Your Love Last," "Key to Your Heart," and "Exploiter." Melody had one international charter, "Bad Boy," in 1986, which started a run of dancehall hits (including "Turn Them Back") and furthered Melody's reputation as an influential figure in the dancehall scene. It's said his style and sound shaped the next generation of dancehall artists. Like many Jamaican artists, Melody recorded for virtually every producer and recording company on the island. He did "Ninja Mi Ninja" and "Tell Dem" for King Tubby; "Modern Girl" for Robert French; "Put It Down" for Harry J; "Downpressor" for Prince Jazzbo; "Rootsman" for Redman; and King Jammy benefited from "Can't Get We Out" and "Wake Up Little Susie." Melody's Modern Girl (1989) is heralded as one of the best dancehall albums ever recorded in Jamaica. A daring individual and renowned rough-house, Melody's career paused after he suffered injuries from a motorcycle accident. Fans were fleeting, and by the time Melody has fully recovered, his followers had aligned their loyalties with newer dancehall masters. With the exception of the single "In the Street," Melody was missing in action during the '90s, although his waning career was rejuvenated when Mighty Crown, a Japanese recording company, reissued "Ninja Mi Ninja" in 1999. 🔔🔔🔔 Join the vibe and stay updated with us! 🎶 UK’s Leading Broadcasting Station for Quality Vibes in Sound System Dancehall & Reggae Culture! 🇯🇲 🇬🇧✨ 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the latest and greatest in entertainment! 🔊 Join the vibe and stay updated with us! #Dancehall #Reggae #SubscribeNow If you haven't already, please subscribe and leave us a review on our Google page. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering quality content. 🌟 👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾https://g.page/r/CSxRLFOQXaphEBM/review👈🏾👈🏾👈🏾 👉🏾 Website: http://donsinclairreggaevibes.com/ 👉🏾 Email: Donsinclairreggaevibes@gmail.com 👉🏾 Shop: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/don-sinclair-reggae-vibes-2 👉🏾 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DONSINCLAIR247?lang=en-gb 👉🏾 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Donsinclairreggaevibes 👉🏾 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donsinclairreggaevibes/ 👉🏾 Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Donsinclair39/ 🔔🔔🔔 █▬█ █ ▀█▀ Subscribe, █▬█ █ ▀█▀ Like & Comment 🔔🔔🔔

Added 9 Oct 2026