Capleton

Capleton
Capleton performing in 2008
Capleton performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameClifton George Bailey III
Also known as
  • King Shango
  • The Fireman
  • The Prophet
Born (1967-04-13) 13 April 1967 (age 57)
Islington, Jamaica
GenresReggae, roots reggae, dancehall
OccupationMusician
InstrumentVocals
Years active1985 – present
LabelsVP, suge/RAL/PolyGram, Rude Boy, Exterminator
Websitecapletonmusic.com

Clifton George Bailey III (born 13 April 1967),[1][2] better known by his stage name Capleton, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician. He is also referred to as King Shango, King David, The Fireman and The Prophet. His record label is called David House Productions. He is known for his Rastafari views expressed in his songs.

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  2. ^ Thompson, Dave (2002) Reggae & Caribbean Music, Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-655-6, pp. 67–69