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Thank you for listening to Reggae Lover Podcast Episode # 90. He is always remembered and always missed. Garnett Silk is definitely not forgotten. One of the big questions for reggae fans is “What if…?” What if Garnett was able to live on until today? We’re blessed with the musical legacy he left. That one includes dubs that Garnett recorded for Conquering Lion Sound System in the 80s. Also, check out “The Conquering Lion dubplate selection” released in 2000. If you are a sound system lover check out “ Killamanjaro Remembers” released in 1999. Several singles and compilation albums got released after his death. His nephew Anthony Cruz, also a well-known singer, recorded a tribute album in 2013 featuring cover versions Silk’s songs. Garnet Silk passed away at 28 years old leaving a wife and three children. Silk and his mother got trapped in the burning house and did not make it out alive. The bullet hit a propane gas tank igniting a massive fire.Įveryone in the group was out of the house when Silk realized that his mother was asleep in her bedroom. At some point one of the guns discharged.
BERES HAMMOND – I COULD BEAT MYSELF REAL ROCK RIDDIM HOW TO
One of his friends offered to show Silk how to fire them. As he sat with his friends on the afternoon of December 9, 1994, showing them the guns, he confessed that he didn’t even know how to use them. Garnett borrowed two guns from his lawyer for protection. He started working on another album with Sly & Robbie at Tuff Gong Studios.Īs this album was nearing completion, two burglaries took place at his mother’s house in Mandeville. Then he signed an international distribution deal with Atlantic Records. He headlined 1994’s Reggae Sumfest and Reggae Sunsplash festivals. Silk recorded hits for the Star Trails label, King Jammys, Jack Scorpio, Sly & Robbie, and Steely & Clevie. It went on to become one of the best selling albums in Jamaica for 1992. Legendary producer Bobby Digital recorded his debut album “It’s Growing.” That album featured deep cultural themes, spiritual songs, and romantic songs. Silk sang cultural songs that spoke to the needs and desires of the African diaspora. His career took off between 19 when there was a conversion in the mood of the Dancehall. Garnett achieved iconic status within only a matter of years. You can feel that this is someone who has a deep conviction for the messages in his music.

Upon first hearing Garnet Silk sing you can see this is somebody that wants you to feel what he’s singing about. The emergence of Garnett Silk was as timely and triumphant as we’ve seen in the business of reggae music.
