On this day in Jamaican history: Wayne Smith of “Under Mi Sleng Teng” fame was born

On December 5, 1955, reggae and dancehall musician Wayne Smith was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Smith was best known for his 1985 song “Under Mi Sleng Teng,” which is considered the recording that started the digital age of reggae. Smith was raised in the Waterhouse area of Kingston and performed with sound systems. He began […]