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Hopeton Lindo

Hopeton Lindo is a Jamaican reggae singer/producer/songwriter.

Hopeton Lindo grew up in the Kencot community of Kingston, Jamaica. He recorded his 1st song “Black History” in 1979 for producer Mikey “Dread at the Control” Campbell and have since recorded for Music Works, King Tubbys, King Jammys, Two Friends, Cell Block, Heavy Beat, Irie Pen label and others. He produced and recorded his 1st hit song entitled “Territory” in 1987, this song is a genuine classic and continues to be a vital weapon in any dance clash.

He attained his dancehall experience from being a part of the Black Star Int’l sound system crew with Brigadier Jerry, Tiger, Anthony Malvo and others. During his stint at Music Works Studio in the 1980s he established himself as one of the great songwriters in Reggae and was given the name “The Pen” for writing / co-writing songs like “Mr.Loverman” by Shabba Ranks, “Red Rose for Gregory” by Gregory Isaacs, “Confidential” by Aswad, “First Impression” by Dennis Brown, “Can You” by Brian & Tony Gold, “Temptress” by Maxi Priest, “Wanna be Loved” by Buju Banton, plus many more songs.

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Peel seemed to have first played Hopeton Lindo's music on his show in 1982 and would play further material from the singer on his radio programmes until the early 90's, according to available tracklistings on this site.

Shows Played[]

HOPETON_LINDO_-_Side_Walk_Traveller_-1982-

HOPETON LINDO - Side Walk Traveller -1982-

1982
1986
1990
1991
1992

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