Constantine (Lenn) Hammond was born in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica, and later emigrated to Canada in 1989 as a young man. In 2001 he released his debut album LENN HAMMOND.
The album won Hammond Canada's biggest reggae trophy, the 2001 Juno award for Best Reggae Recording. (Comparable to the US Grammy). He was also named Male Vocalist of the Year by the Canadian Reggae Music Association. The album brought Hammond recognition in Jamacia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Hammond has created his own persona apart from other artists in his development of smooth, idealistic reggae sound known as lovers' rock, not the rap and dancehall sound of U.S. Reggae chart makers like Shaggy, the Jamaican-American reggae singer/ rapper and Beenie Man the Grammy award winning Jamaican reggae artist, who proclaims to be the "King of the Dancehall".
The album is a blended sound of reggae, rap, R&B, with a little Rastafarian spirit incorporated. The cover song “How Can You Mend” (A Broken Heart) written by the BeeGee’s is included in the album and probably the best track of the 18 songs. Hammond’s rendition is soulful and showcases his vocal ability. Also “I Love You” is a beautiful memorable tribute to his son, with the reggae beat. Other notable songs include, “Now that You are Gone” and “Take Me Girl”.
His style of writing is real, he says what it is, and does not sugar coat words or phrases just to sound good. Each word/phrase has a meaning and place in his life.
Take a look at his video’s (link) and maybe you will find something you like in the repertoire of an up and coming Reggae artist.
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