Diana King

Born in Kingston in 1970, Diana King was surrounded by all things reggae from a young age: raised next to Bob Marley’s house, growing up with the Melody Makers, and getting studio work with the likes of ragga artist Junior Tucker.

After she contributed a version of the title track to the Marley tribute album, STIR IT UP, major labels took notice.

The rest of the world followed when the dancehall-flavored hit single “Shy Guy” made it into the Billboard Top 100 in 1995.