Carlton (singer)

Carlton McCarthy, known mononymously as Carlton, is a singer and songwriter from Bristol, England.^[1] He is known for singing on Massive Attack's debut single "Any Love" (1987), also the first production by Smith & Mighty.^[1][2] It was later named one of Smith & Mighty's best productions by Fact.^[3]

In 1991, he released his own album, the Smith & Mighty-produced The Call Is Strong, later included by Fact in their list of the 1990s' greatest albums,^[4] and considered one of the finest albums of the Bristol underground scene.^[5] Three singles reached the UK Singles Chart; "Do You Dream" at number 81, "Cool with Nature" at number 90 in August and "Love and Pain" at number 56.^[6] In 1995, Bomb the Bass collaborated with Carlton on their single "1 to 1 Religion".^[7][8] Found on the former album's Clear,^[9] it reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1995.^[10] He released the single "Lovetime" on 4 November 1996.^[11] In 1999, he collaborated with speed garage act Serious Danger on "Do U Dream".^[12]