A Kingston singer whose voice carries decades of love songs and everyday stories.
If you want to hear Hammond at his most direct, try Rock Away or All I Need. They've got that straightforward warmth he's known for.
Hammond's voice has that smooth, lived-in quality that makes romantic sentiments feel straightforward. Tracks like Rock Away show how he can deliver a love song without a lot of flash, just that uncomplicated warmth. He's kept at it for decades, working with musicians like Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare while sticking to a sound rooted in reggae and soul.
He started singing in Kingston in the 1970s, picking up on American R&B and local reggae. His first solo album, Soul Reggae in 1985, set the tone for mixing reggae with soul in a natural way. He's put out albums like Love from a Distance and A Day in the Life while keeping that same approach.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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