Beres Hammond's real name is Beresford Romeo Hammond.
The Success Story of Beres Hammond
Who is Beres Hammond?
Beres Hammond is a Jamaican reggae artist renowned for his soulful, heartfelt vocal delivery and romantic style of lovers rock. He was born Beresford Romeo Hammond in 1947 in the parish of St Mary, Jamaica. He has become one of the most respected artists in reggae music and has been referred to as “The Prince of Lovers Rock”.
Early Life and Career
Little is known about Hammond’s early life. He first became involved in music around the age of 12 or 13 when he joined the choir at his church. His interest in music was further developed by listening to artists like Ray Charles and Otis Redding. By the age of 15, he had started to write songs and sing in local talent shows.
Rise to Fame
In 1975, Hammond started to record music professionally. His first single was “One Step Ahead” which was released on the Aquarius label. He would go on to have a number of hit singles over the next few years including “Tempted to Touch” and “What One Dance Can Do”. In the 80s he formed his own label, Harmony House, and released the album “One Love, One Life” which was widely acclaimed by fans and critics alike.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Hammond has collaborated with a number of other artists including Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Buju Banton, and Marcia Griffiths. He also worked with Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare on the album “Friends For Life” which was released in 2004.
Later Years
In 2011, Hammond released his eighteenth studio album entitled “Rebirth” which featured guest appearances from artists such as Tarrus Riley and Jah Cure. The album was highly successful and won him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2012. He has since released two more albums: “One Love Nation” (2015) and “Never Ending” (2017).
Legacy
Beres Hammond has enjoyed a long and successful career that has earned him numerous awards including the Order of Distinction from the Jamaican government for his contribution to music. He has also been credited with helping to popularize the new wave of reggae music known as lovers rock.
