Kingston, Jamaica – Famend dancehall deejay Danny English, greatest identified for his iconic hit “Occasion Time” with Egg Nog, handed away on Thursday night on the Kingston Public Hospital. He was 54 years previous.
English, a veteran of the Jamaican music scene, succumbed to issues from diabetes after a chronic battle with the sickness.
Born Donald Cox in Kingston, English’s musical journey started throughout his teenage years at Camperdown Excessive College. He was closely influenced by legendary artists resembling Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, and Beres Hammond.
English’s profession soared in 2002 with the discharge of “Occasion Time” on the Diwali rhythm, solidifying his place alongside Egg Nog as a outstanding determine within the dancehall scene. Though they weren’t an official duo, their distinctive musical chemistry captivated audiences worldwide.
Regardless of a later falling out, English and Egg Nog reunited in 2018, releasing songs like “Nuh Hassle Decide Up the Gun Tonight” in an try and recapture the magic of their earlier collaboration.
Danny English leaves behind a wealthy musical legacy, having carried out at main festivals like Sumfest, Sting, and Irie Jamboree. He toured extensively, charming audiences throughout the globe, from London and Birmingham to Japan and Canada. He’s survived by 23 kids.
