Exco Levi

Exco Levi
Birth name Wayne Ford Levy
Origin Jamaica
Genres Reggae
Years active 2007–present
Labels VP, Penthouse, High Priest

Wayne Ford Levy, known by his stage name Exco Levi, is a Toronto-based reggae musician.[1][2]

Levi was introduced to producer Donovan Germain by Richie Stephens, and the two began working together.[2] He has also worked with German producers Silly Walks.[2]

His track "Bleaching Shop" won the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2012.[3] He won the award again in 2013 with "Storms of Life" and for a third time in 2014 for "Strive".[4] In 2015 he won for a fourth time, for "Welcome the King".[2][5]

In December 2014 he performed at Sting, and in January 2015 he was on the bill of Rebel Salute.[2]

Discography

Albums

References

  1. Heinrich, Jeff (August 20, 2011). "Rulers of reggae have global message: Third World aims to 'give an insight into what is taking place in the world'", The Gazette, p. E3.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Exco Levi — sticking to his roots", Jamaica Observer, 6 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015
  3. Sterdan, Darryl (March 31, 2012). "Underdogs have their day at Juno Gala", Jam!. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  4. "Exco Levi strives for Juno triple", Jamaica Observer, 12 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2014
  5. Johnson, Richard (2015) "Another Juno for Exco", Jamaica Observer, 16 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015

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