Rayvon

Rayvon
Rayvon performing in 2007
Rayvon performing in 2007
Background information
Birth nameBruce Alexander Michael Brewster[1]
Born (1968-01-18) January 18, 1968 (age 56)
Barbados
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter[1]
Years active1991–present
Labels
Websiterayvonmusic.com

Bruce Alexander Michael Brewster (born January 18, 1968),[2] better known by his stage name Rayvon,[3] is a Barbadian singer and songwriter, known for his work with Shaggy.[1]

Born in Barbados, he was raised in Brooklyn, New York City.[4] He released his debut album, Hear My Cry in 1997.[5] He had a hit in the United States in 1993 with "Big Up", which featured Shaggy, the first of a string of successful collaborations, which included "In the Summertime" and "Angel".[2][5] His second album, My Bad, was released in 2002, by MCA Records.

Since then, Rayvon has stayed busy continuing to collaborate with his longtime friend Shaggy but also staying on road performing. Rayvon has also stayed steady releasing many other solo tracks and collaborations with others like Red Fox, General Degree, Luciano, and many more.

Discography

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Solo albums

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  • Hear My Cry (1997)[6]
  • My Bad (2002)[6]
  • Rayvon (2010)[7]

Songs / Singles

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  • 1991: "Old Foot" (Shaggy & Rayvon)
  • 1992: "Big Up" (Shaggy featuring Rayvon)[6]
  • 1992: "Rivers Of Babylon" (RAYVON)
  • 1993: "Nice And Lovely" (Shaggy & Rayvon) - [Virgin Records]
  • 1994: "Girls Fresh" (Frankie Cutlass song) featuring Rayvon [8]
  • 1994: "No Guns, No Murder"[6] (RAYVON)
  • 1994: "Pretty / Before To Go To Bed" (RAYVON) [VP Records]
  • 1995: "In the Summertime" (Shaggy featuring Rayvon) #5 UK[6] [Virgin Records]
  • 1995: "All Night Long" (Nayobe Feat. Fat Joe And Rayvon) - [Fever Records]
  • 1997: "Stallion Ride" (RAYVON Feat. Rhonda Davis) - [Virgin Records]
  • 1997: "Bashment Party" (RAYVON & Red Fox)
  • 1998: "The Prong" (Rayvon & Red Fox)
  • 1998: "All Day All Night" (RAYVON)
  • 2001: "Angel" (Shaggy featuring Rayvon) #1 US, #1 UK[6] [MCA]
  • 2002: "2-Way" #67 UK[6] (Rayvon ft. Shaggy & RikRok) [MCA]
  • 2002: "My Bad" (RAYVON) [MCA]
  • 2004: "High Glade" (RAYVON)[VP Records]
  • 2004: "No Argument" (RAYVON) [VP Records]
  • 2007: "Out Of Control" (Shaggy featuring Rayvon)
  • 2011: "Selecta" (Kingston 13 Riddim)
  • 2010: "Back It Up" (RAYVON) [GTC Entertainment]
  • 2014: "Way Up" (Clarence Jey featuring Rayvon)
  • 2015: "One More Shot" (RAYVON)
  • 2010: "One N Only" (Feat. Kobra Kohn & Beverly Marquis)- [Prowax/GTC Entertainment]
  • 2011: "Felony" (RAYVON)
  • 2012: "Wedding Song" (Rayvon Feat. Shaggy) - [GTC Entertainment]
  • 2013: "No Other Like You" (Musical Masquerade Feat. Rayvon & R. Fox)
  • 2015: "Nobody's Business" (Myra Flynn featuring Rayvon)
  • 2015: "Magical (Your Love Is) (Fish & Bammy Riddim)
  • 2016: "Can't Resist Your Touch" (Hypnotize Riddim)
  • 2014: "Way Up" (Clarence Jey feat. Josef & Rayvon)
  • 2016: "Nuff Tings" (Chanelle Gray ft. Rayvon)
  • 2017: "Sugarcane" (Rayvon & Sugar Bear)
  • 2017: "Trouble Again" (RAYVON)
  • 2018: "Blaze Like a Fire" Redbull Riddim (Rayvon & Redfox)
  • 2018: "Statement" (General Degree & Rayvon)
  • 2019: "Now That We Found Love" (Rayvon & Sugar Bear)
  • 2019: "When She Loves Me" (Shaggy ft. Rayvon)
  • 2019: "I See You" (Rayvon & Sugar Bear)
  • 2020: "Turn Up Party" (Dj Epps ft. Rayvon)
  • 2021: "Without You" (RAYVON)
  • 2021: "Christmas in the Islands" (Shaggy & Rayvon)
  • 2022: "Roll It like a Big Fat Spliff" (Rayvon & Sugar Bear)
  • 2022: "I See You" Spanish Re-Mix (Rayvon & Sugar Bear ft. Anivelpro)
  • 2022: "Christmas in Paradise" (Laine ft. Rayvon)
  • 2023: "Peace, Love & Understanding" (Rayvon, Luciano & Sugar Bear)
  • 2023: "If You Like Pina Colada's" (Dj Cassidy, Shaggy & Rayvon)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Jackrussellmusic.net".
  2. ^ a b Gage, Simon (2002) "How We Met: Shaggy & Rayvon", The Independent, 4 August 2002.
  3. ^ "- RAYVON". RAYVON Official Website.
  4. ^ "Shaggy and Rayvon, Out of Many, One Music", Jamaica Observer, 25 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014
  5. ^ a b Gill, Andy (2002) "Rayvon My Bad", The Independent, 19 July 2002.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 451. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  7. ^ BWW News Desk. "Rayvon Releases His Self-Titled Album Rayvon".
  8. ^ "Frankie Cutlass Presents Rayvon - Girls Fresh". Discogs.
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