Robert Dixon (musician)
| Robert Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bobby Digital |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall |
| Occupations | Record producer |
Bobby "Bobby Digital" Dixon (born in Kingston, Jamaica) is an influential Jamaican reggae and dancehall producer. He was given his nickname "Bobby Digital" because King Jammy, whom he worked with in the mid 1980s, had begun experimenting with digital rhythms at around the same time.[1] He owns the Digital B label, and among the artists with hits on the label are Shabba Ranks and Sizzla. He has influenced reggae artists such as Admiral Tibet.[2]
[edit] Biography
Dixon began working with King Jammy in Kingston in 1985. In 1988 he struck out on his own in 1988 and formed the Digital B label,[1] and thereafter a successful distribution company.[citation needed] In the 1980s, Dixon helped stylize the computerized phase of Jamaican music, as an accomplished digital engineer.[3]
In the early 1990s he was the producer for works by Shabba Ranks, Cocoa Tea, Super Cat and Garnett Silk. He explored styles such as dancehall, lovers rock and roots reggae.
In the late 1990s he began to work with artists such as Morgan Heritage, Sizzla, Anthony B and Richie Spice. He was the producer for Sizzla's Black Woman and Child album of the late 1990s. Morgan Heritage’s Protect us Jah, also released in the late 1990s was another known collaboration, as well as their three volume Morgan Heritage Family and Friends.
Dixon has produced more recent albums for Richie Spice, Anthony B, Morgan Heritage, Chezidek, Ras Shiloh, Louie Culture, LMS, Mikey Spice and Norris Man.
[edit] Personal life
Dixon has two children with his wife Merva Dixon, Trudy-Ann and Craig. He also has a step son, Sheldon "Calibud" Stewart.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Record Producers - The Big 5". Jamaica Observer. March 2, 2008. Archived from the original on Mar 13, 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080313235933/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20080301t030000-0500_133101_obs_record_producers___the_big___.asp.
- ^ Krista Henry (April 27, 2008). "Admiral Tibet enjoys musical 'Serious Time'". Jamaica Gleaner News. http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080427/ent/ent5.html. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 360. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
