Hyman Wright (also known as Papa Life) is a record producer and audio engineer from Kingston, Jamaica, who has produced more than 150 reggae singles, mostly through his Brooklyn-based record label, Jah Life, which he founded in the late 1970s.
Hyman Wright | |
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| Also known as | Papa Life |
| Born | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | ca. 1972–present |
| Labels | Jah Life |
In 1981, Wright produced one of Eek-A-Mouse's first singles, "Georgie Porgie". After Wright and Barrington Levy met in 1979, he produced a number of Levy's early releases. Among these are "Black Roses" (1983) and "Murderer" (1984); the latter Wright co-produced with long-time collaborator Patrick Chin.
See also
editReferences
edit- Wright, Hyman (18 December 2010). "Jah Life on WKCR" (MP3) (FM radio). Interviewed by Carter Van Pelt. New York City: WKCR. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- "'Scion Sashay' Success". Reggae Vibes Productions. 2001. Retrieved 13 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- Hyman Wright discography at Discogs
External links
edit- Hyman Wright in the Jamaican Riddim Directory
- Hyman Wright[permanent dead link] at ReggaeID
- Hyman Wright at Riddimguide.com
- Hyman Wright at Roots Archives