Scotty (born, David Scott; 1951, in Westmoreland, Jamaica – 27 February 2003, in Kingston, Jamaica) performed as a reggae vocalist and deejay.
While studying at Kingston Technical High School, Scotty and fellow students Valman Smykle and A. J. Franklin (born Franklin Spence) formed a reggae trio called The Federals.
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Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have first played Scotty in the early 80's according to available tracklistings on this site. Further records from the singer were played by the DJ until 1991 when he played his cover of Prince's 'Thieves In The Temple'.
Shows Played[]
- 10 April 1983 (BFBS): Skank In Bed
- 1988
- 16 November 1988: Monkey Drop (LP - Unbelievable Sounds) Trojan
- 21 November 1988: I Count The Skank (LP - Unbelievable Sounds) Trojan
- 23 November 1988: Skank In Bed (LP - Unbelievable Sounds) Trojan
- 05 December 1988: Clean Race (album - Unbelievable Sounds) Trojan
- 1989
- 16 August 1989: Stranger On The Shore (7") Famous
- 24 August 1989: Stranger On The Shore (7") Famous
- 1990
- 22 February 1990: Trying To Get To You (7") Digital-B
- February 1990 (BBC Radio East Anglia): Trying To Get To You (7") Digital-B
- 06 March 1990: Trying To Get To You (7") Digital-B
- 10 March 1990 (BFBS): Trying To Get To You (7") Digital-B
- 19 June 1990: Wha Happen To Me (7") Techniques
- 11 July 1990: Wha Happen To Me (7") Techniques
- 1991
- 07 April 1991: Thieves In The Temple (single) Two Friends
- 13 April 1991: Thieves In The Temple (Dance Hall Mix) (7") Two Friends
- 06 July 1991: Thieves In The Temple (single) Two Friends