Who is Busy Signal?

Busy Signal, born Reanno Gordon on June 28th 1979, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. He is also known by the alias Mr. Versatile or The Voice. His career in music began in 2004 after he was released from prison. Since then, he has gone on to collaborate with some of the biggest names in music, including Sean Paul, Major Lazer, Flexican and Machel Montano.

Early Life

Busy Signal was born in Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica but grew up in Kingston. He credits his father for his musical influences, as he was a singer himself. As a teenager, Busy Signal spent time in the studio with friends recording various tracks. It was during this time that he developed his musical style of combining dancehall with reggae.

Rise to Fame

In 2004, Busy Signal released his first single ""Step Out"" which quickly became a hit in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. This led to him signing with Turf Music Entertainment in 2004 and recording his debut album Step Out. The album featured several hit singles which helped to establish him as a major player in the dancehall scene.

Musical Style

Busy Signal is known for his unique blend of dancehall and reggae. His music incorporates elements of hip-hop, R&B, rock and pop as well as traditional Jamaican rhythms. He often uses vocal samples from classic reggae songs as well as synthesizers and samples from popular hip-hop tracks. His lyrics often focus on topics such as love, politics and social issues.

Major Achievements

In 2011, Busy Signal won the Best International Act Award at the UK MOBO Awards. He has also been nominated for several other awards including the BET Awards and Grammys Awards. In 2018, he released his fifth studio album Parts of the Puzzle which featured collaborations with artists such as Tarrus Riley and Chronixx. The album was met with critical acclaim from fans and critics alike.

Personal Life

Busy Signal currently lives in Jamaica but often travels around the world for tours and performances. He has three children who live with him in Jamaica. In addition to music, Busy Signal is also an avid soccer fan and often plays pick-up games with friends when he's not on tour or performing.