Bushman

Bushman is defined as one who heals via natural medicine. This aptly describes Mr. Dwight Duncan aka Bushman whom, instead of using herbs and leaves to treat mankind's woes; his pancreas for an ailing society is soulful roots music. Inspired by His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the First of Ethiopia, Bushman feeds a troubled world with hard-hitting social commentary served over rugged dancehall rhythms. He himself has been compared to some of the greats in reggae. His baritone vocals has often been compared to that of a Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown and Luciano whom Bushman admits, is a dominant influence in his career. As a child of the church choir, Bushman delivers a sincere message of love to all those who are willing to listen.

Dwight Duncan was born and raised in a small rural district named Prospect Beach a parish of St. Thomas, Jamaica WI. Early in Dwight's childhood his passion for music was evident as he took part in the local church choir. In his teens Dwight adopted the name Junior Melody while he began selecting music for a Local sound system called Black Starliner. Seeing his future before his eyes "Junior Melody" felt limited at home due to the lack of Studio's. So, he then ventured seventy miles to Kingston where opportunities were more exposed. Making the transition from country to town was an experience on its own opening his eyes to an environment not so friendly to new comers. He would hitch hike to the studio and wait all day to record.

Months later he met with Steelie and Cleevie at Arrows Dub Plate studio where they played and impromptu game of soccer. Steelie then invited Junior Melody to Studio 2000 for an audition. They were impressed with the young singer and immediately voiced "Grow Your Natty" a defining song in Junior Melody's career. It was at this time, Steelie gave him the name Bushman. The name change was met with some resistance from the singer. He thought the name Bushman made a mockery of his humble country upbringing. When the definition of Bushman was made clear to him he thought it fitting because music is the original medicine.

The next collaboration between Bushman and Stuido 2000 gave Bushman international acclaim. A single named "Call the Hearse" which, was one of the biggest core dancehall efforts for the year, gave way to Bushman releasing his debut album on VP Records entitled "Nyah Man Chant". It was at this point in his career where he needed some guidance and decided to take a year hiatus where he could look within and become a little more familiar with his mission.

After his yearlong break, Bushman began a musical relationship with yet another one of Jamaica's top producers. Lloyd "King Jammy's" James and Bushman conspired on two album's. Producing hit's like Fire Burn a Weakheart, Fire Pon A Deddas, Your Love and many more. King Jammy's and Bushman respectively admire each other's efforts as producer and artist. King Jammy's then commented Bushman saying "Higher Ground, was one the best albums he ever produced".

Bushman is currently celebrating the release of his new album on VP Records entitled "Signs" an endeavor to which Bushman takes the role of Artist/Producer. The album includes songs like Downtown, Light It Up, Creatures of the Night and the smash hit "Light house". This release marks a growing point in Bushman's career giving him more autonomy.

Bushman has experienced alot in the past couple of years and due to his strong faith and undying will Bushman has become one of Jamaica's premier artist. A devout Rastafarian and vegetarian Bushman, exemplifies through every note the urgency of his message.

Blessed
Neil "Diamond" Edwards