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Leftside

116 releases

Leftside is the performing name of Craig Parks, a Jamaican dancehall artist, deejay, producer and drummer whose work has always moved between the studio, the sound system and the stage. The son of veteran musician Lloyd Parks, he grew up around live bands and recording sessions, which gave him an early feel for how songs are built and why certain rhythms cut through. That background shows up in his music: playful, sly and firmly rooted in dancehall, but with the ear of someone who understands arrangement and groove as much as performance.

Before settling into his own artist identity, Leftside was active as a selector and musician in Kingston, and those years helped shape the sharp, voice-driven style he later brought to his recordings. He first made a wider impact with songs that leaned into his cheeky persona and punchline-heavy writing, especially “No STD” and the breakout “More Punanny,” which turned him into a familiar name in Jamaican dancehall. From there, he kept moving between novelty-driven party records and more deliberate production work, building a catalogue that could sit comfortably beside club tracks, street anthems and riddim projects.

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What makes Leftside stand out is how many different roles he has folded into one career. He is not only a vocalist, but also a producer and label owner, and that combination has allowed him to shape his own sound without relying on a single lane. Through Keep Left Records, he developed music for younger acts while also releasing his own material, including singles and riddim work that kept his name circulating in dancehall circles. His output has included tracks such as “Back It Up,” and later releases like “Think A Joke,” which reflect the same mix of humour, attitude and rhythm-first instincts that defined his early success.

Leftside’s career has never been about one fixed image. He has worked as Mr. Evil, Leftside and Dr. Evil, shifting between aliases while keeping the same mischievous energy intact. That flexibility has helped him remain a recognizable figure in Jamaican music, especially among listeners who appreciate dancehall that is witty, direct and grounded in the culture of the studio. Whether he is voicing a single, producing a riddim or pushing a new idea through his label, Leftside has built his reputation on versatility and a strong sense of personality.

Sources: riddimsworld.com, dancehallreggaeworld.com, jamaicaobserver.com, largeup.com, riddim-id.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026