As a budding singer in Kingston during the late 1980s, Cleon Williams shared studio space with Dennis Brown while recording for producer Henry "Junjo" Lawes.
His latest song, "Passionate Desire", is a cover of "Funny Feeling", a big hit for the Crown Prince of Reggae in 1978.
The single is produced by Gaffa Blue Records which is based in the United Kingdom.
"Is a great song, but wi change it up a little bit with (musicians) Mafia and Fluxy an' so far people mad over it," said Williams.
The dreadlocked artist has put in a lot of studio work over the years, recording songs for a number of producers including Lawes, famed head of the Volcano label and sound system. He also 'voiced' singles as a deejay for B.B. Seaton, Lloyd "King Jammy's" James and Jack Scorpio.
"Passionate Desire" is one of many songs he recorded for producers in the UK, Canada and the United States in 2020.
A self-proclaimed man of the streets, Williams grew up in Olympic Gardens, a tough community in Kingston. It also has a rich music lineage, producing artists like Admiral Bailey and music producer Bobby Digital.
The singer believes the songs he did last year have enough quality to hit the charts.
"All I want is for my songs to be released an' get presented properly," said Williams.
Written By Howard Campbell