Dwight
Duncan was born and raised in a small
rural district named Prospect Beach
a parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica WI.
Early in Dwight’s childhood
his passion for music was evident
as he took part in the local church
choir. In his teens Dwight adopted
the name Junior Melody while he began
selecting music for a Local sound
system called Black Starliner. Seeing
his future before his eyes "Junior
Melody" felt limited at home
due to the lack of Studio’s.
So, he then ventured seventy miles
to Kingston where opportunities were
more exposed. Making the transition
from country to town was an experience
on its own opening his eyes to an
environment not so friendly to new
comers. He would hitch hike to the
studio and wait all day to record.
Months
later he met with Steelie and Cleevie
at Arrows Dub Plate studio where they
played and impromptu game of soccer.
Steelie then invited Junior Melody
to Studio 2000 for an audition. They
were impressed with the young singer
and immediately voiced "Grow
Your Natty" a defining song in
Junior Melody’s career. It was
at this time, Steelie gave him the
name Bushman. The name change was
met with some resistance from the
singer. He thought the name Bushman
made a mockery of his humble country
upbringing. When the definition of
Bushman was made clear to him he thought
it fitting because music is the original
medicine.
The
next collaboration between Bushman
and Stuido 2000 gave Bushman international
acclaim. A single named "Call
the Hearse" which, was one of
the biggest core dancehall efforts
for the year, gave way to Bushman
releasing his debut album on VP Records
entitled "Nyah Man Chant".
It was at this point in his career
where he needed some guidance and
decided to take a year hiatus where
he could look within and become a
little more familiar with his mission.
After his yearlong break, Bushman
began a musical relationship with
yet another one of Jamaica’s
top producers. Lloyd "King Jammy’s"
James and Bushman conspired on two
album’s. Producing hit’s
like Fire Burn a Weakheart, Fire Pon
A Deddas, Your Love and many more.
King Jammy’s and Bushman respectively
admire each other’s efforts
as producer and artist. King Jammy’s
then commented Bushman saying "Higher
Ground, was one the best albums he
ever produced".
Bushman
is currently celebrating the release
of his new album on VP Records entitled
"Signs" an endeavor to which
Bushman takes the role of Artist/Producer.
The album includes songs like Downtown,
Light It Up, Creatures of the Night
and the smash hit "Light house".
This release marks a growing point
in Bushman’s career giving him
more autonomy.
Bushman
has experienced alot in the past couple
of years and due to his strong faith
and undying will Bushman has become
one of Jamaica’s premier artist.
A devout Rastafarian and vegetarian
Bushman, exemplifies through every
note the urgency of his message.
Blessed
Neil "Diamond" Edwards
