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General Smiley
began his career in the late 70s at Studio One under the direction of "Sir Coxsone Dodd". The duo(,Michigan and Smiley) recorded their number 1 hit "Rub A Dub Style" over the original master tape for Alton Ellis' "I'm Just A Guy", followed by the even more popular "Nice Up The Dance". Although Sir Dodd released hits in the dancehall style, the sessions proved to be his swan-song before relocating to New York.
The duo were able to overcome this setback by recording at Tuff Gong Studio the classic "One Love Jamdown", produced by "Jahmet Enwright", which was released as a double a-side with Freddie McGregor's "Jogging". Michigan And Smiley gave a dynamic performances at the annual Reggae Sunsplash Festivals in 1980 through 1965, it was the unmatched performance in 1981 which led to a debut appearance in the UK where they topped the bill at the "Black Echoes Reggae Awards Show".
In 1982 Henry "Junjo" Lawes" productions (Volcano)dominated the dancehall, introducing current DJs to a wider audience without attenuating the sound. Michigan And Smiley recorded a grim warning to prospective philanderers, "Diseases", and the song inspired Yellowman to record an identical version alongside his sparring partner, Fathead.
IN 1982 Michigan and Smiley also recorded at Channel One the album Step By Step produced by "Joejoe"on the Hitbound lable.
In 1983 Michigan and Smiley recorded another number one single from the album of the same name "Sugar Daddy" produced by "Dr Dread"for Ras Records.
Throughout the 80s Michigan And Smiley sustained attention in the album charts with the releases Step By Step, Sugar Daddy, Back In The Biz and Reality Must Rule Again. The duo enjoyed a revival in the 90s when some of their earlier hits resurfaced through VP in the USA.
Presently Michigan and Smiley still get
Together for performances though they both are involve in their respective
Projects within the realms of the art.
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General Smiley has just finished recording his first solos album at the Kingston Studio in New York entitled ,O.G.S produced by miss"Jillian wess" for Upfulone Records in New Jersey.
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Original General Smiley Lists the following Influences
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Daddy URoy.Ubrown,Ranking Trevor,Bob Marley, Burning Spear
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