Floyd Lloyd
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3 June 1948
Floyd Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lloyd Seivright 3 June 1948 |
| Origin | Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica |
| Died | 6 November 2018 (aged 70) |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Floyd Lloyd (born Lloyd Seivright; 3 June 1948 in St. Ann, Jamaica – 6 November 2018) was a Jamaican reggae musician and singer[1][2] who is best known for his 1982 hit, "Jah Jah Why?".
His first vocals were Wirl Studio recordings Rich Man Poor Man and Be Yourself in 1967.[citation needed]
His 1969 song "Be Yourself" led to him pursuing a career in the UK. In the early 1970s, he founded Tropic Entertainment & Recording Enterprises. In the 1970s, he formed the Red Cloud band. In 1977 Trojan Records released his songs "Soulful Lover Baby" and "Slow Down".[2]
He later signed to KPM Music. Music he produced under KPM was used in EastEnders, Friends and Strange Days.[2]
While performing with the ska revival group the Potato 5, he coined the phrase "mash it up."[2]
After moving to New York in 1995, he re-released some of his material, in collaboration with his business partner Brenda Ray.[2]
