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About Half Pint
Half Pint's diminutive stature
belies not only his vocal capabilities but also camouflages his
huge on-stage presence, often described as no less than explosive
and dynamic. Born Lindon Roberts, but affectionately called Pint,
he is a product of the West Kingston enclave of Rose Lane, a
community which has produced the likes of Bob Marley, Dennis
Brown, Peter Tosh, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Toots Hibbert and a host
of other international Reggae superstars.
Half Pint began singing in the
school choir at All Saints' Primary School. Upon completion of his
secondary education in 1976, he made a head-on thrust into
Jamaica's music industry. Pint toured the island with various
sound systems including Black Scorpio, Jammys, Gemini, Lee's
Unlimited and Killimanjaro, earning respect along the way as a
talented vocalist and performer. Lindon Roberts was sought by and
subsequently worked with top producers such as Errol (John)
Marshall; Errol (Myrie) Lewis; Prince (King) Jammy; the rhythm
twins, Sly and Robbie; George Phang; Jack Scorpio, Bobby "Digital"
Dixon and Mass Hugh to name a few. He also lent his vocal talent
to local peers like Garnett Silk, Tony Rebel and The Tamlins among
others.
In 1983, Pint's first single,
"Sally," was released followed by "Winsome," the virtual anthem of
the day. He continued to bombard the local and international
Reggae scenes with a slew of hits, including "Mr. Landlord,"
"Level the Vibes," "Substitute Lover" and the massive chart
topper, "Victory." Besides hit singles, Roberts has also managed
to deliver an impressive cache of albums, most of which are still
in demand worldwide. His colossal fan base is universal and
remains consistently dedicated, especially in Europe, Japan,
Brazil, and the West Coast of the United States.
Pint's prolific song writing
ability was officially recognized with the cover of "Winsome" by
world renowned rock group, The Rolling Stones in 1987 and which
they renamed "Too Rude"; and by the pop group Sublime's adaptation
of "Loving" in 1996. An extremely hard-working artist, this singer
has continued to maintain a presence through various tours and
guest appearances. He has played to non-traditional audiences at
world music festivals including rock concerts and has consistently
found new fans with each gig. Roberts' exposure to the big screen
has come with the movies The Mighty Quinn (1989),
Substitute 2 (1998), and Mookie (1999), all Original
Motion Picture Soundtracks. Appearances on major music television
channels like MTV, has farther helped to encrypt the respect he
enjoys from industry personnel and fans alike, solidifying his
reputation as one of reggae's few living legends. In 1998, Half
Pint was endowed with one of the greatest honors of his career
when he signed with the prestigious BMG Music Publishing Company.
To date, he is the only reggae singer to accomplish this feat and
has in the process, joined fellow BMG artists including Whitney
Houston and other world music giants as a member of the BMG
family.
Despite being noticeably absent
from the recording studios for most of this decade, Half Pint
enjoyed relative success on Legal We Legal (his first
studio album within a ten-year period). This was followed by a 15
city US tour with Anthony B. With BMG Music Publishing and Half
Pint Music Inc. he is armed and ready to rule the new millennium
with a bang!
As a man recognized the world
over for his positive contribution to the upliftment of mankind
through reggae music, Pint was presented with "The Keys to The
City of Lauderdale Lakes" by the Mayor of that Florida suburb in
2000. The future looks particularly bright for this artist who has
demonstrated that trends are indeed transient. As he sings on his
album Closer to You, he will be around for a long time to
"Pass it On" with "justice, peace, and unity" through quality
lyrics and songs
Official Website
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http://www.halfpintmusic.com
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