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Terror Fabulous
133 releases
Terror Fabulous is a Jamaican dancehall deejay who made his name in the early 1990s with a sharp, energetic style that helped define the era’s sound. Born Cecil Campbell, he came through during one of dancehall’s most fertile periods, when fast-talking mic work, hard riddims, and crossover-ready hooks were pushing the genre onto a wider stage. He first broke through with singles such as “Dorothy” and “Gwaney Gwaney,” then quickly became one of the scene’s most recognisable voices. His debut album, Gwaney Gwaney, arrived in 1992 and established him as an artist with both street credibility and commercial reach.
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The release that cemented his reputation was Yaga Yaga, issued in 1994 and produced by Dave Kelly. It featured some of his best-known work, including the duet “Action” with Nadine Sutherland, a song that became a dancehall standard and remains the track most closely associated with his name. The album also showed his range, pairing him with artists such as Maxi Priest and Wayne Wonder while keeping his delivery rooted in the raw, rhythmic energy that made him stand out. Around the same period, he released Terror and performed at Reggae Sunsplash, reinforcing his status as one of the major deejays of the decade.
Campbell’s career did not stop at his own records. He also appeared on projects with a wider circle of reggae and R&B artists, including En Vogue, Luciano, and Third World, which reflected how widely his voice and style travelled beyond the dancehall core. After stepping back from the spotlight for a time, he later spoke about a renewed focus on music and a return to live performance, showing that his legacy is still tied to the enduring appeal of his 1990s catalogue. For many listeners, Terror Fabulous remains a name linked to the golden age of dancehall: distinctive, confident, and built around songs that still carry the energy of their moment.
Sources: allmusic.com, en.wikipedia.org, jamaica-gleaner.com, jamaica-star.com, jamaica-gleaner.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


Strictly Riddim Dancehall Reggae Vol.1
Priory Records
Love
Alyze Di Singer x Terror Fabulous
100 Gal More Riddim / Asylum Riddim
Brickwall
16 Shooter Riddim
Free Willy Records
5 Star General Riddim
Penthouse 1992
Action Riddim (1993)
Penthouse Vintage
African Beat Riddim (1996)
Fat Eyes
African Beat Warriors Riddim
Fat Eyes Productions
All Fruits Ripe Riddim
1991 – Jr Production
All Fruits Ripe Riddim
Shocking Vibes 1992
Almighty God Riddim
Digital B
Arab Attack Riddim (1995)
Madhouse
Asthma Riddim (2000)
Deja Vu
Asylum Riddim
Wws Records
Baba Boom Riddim (1993)
Digital B
Bad Indian Riddim (2005)
S And B Production
Bed A Rose Riddim (1996)
Wild Ninja
Bend Down Low Riddim
Various Labels
Bend Down Low Riddim (1998)
Digital-B
Big Ben Riddim
Shocking Vibes
Big It Up Riddim (1992)
Colin Fat Records
Big Up Riddim (1992)
Signet Records
Bigger Boss Riddim (1993)
Digital B
Bigger Heavens Riddim
Safire Music
Billie Jean Riddim (1992)
Digital B
Black Cinderella Riddim
Various Labels
Black Widow Riddim (1998)
Shines Production
Black Widow Riddim Extended
Shines Production
Bogle Riddim (1991)
Madhouse Records
Bruk Wine Butterfly Riddim
Madhouse Productions
Bulldozer Riddim (1993)
Digital B
Cat Paw Riddim
Jammys Records
Catalog Riddim (2010)
Di Genius Production
Cherry Oh Baby Riddim (2022)
Marshall Neeko Remix
Come On Little Girl Riddim
Various Labels
Could You Be Loved Riddim
Tuff Gong
Country And Western Riddim
Arrows Records
Death In The Arena Riddim
Various Labels
Dengue Fever Riddim (1995)
Shocking Vibes
Deportee Riddim
Concorde / MCA Records / Zola & Zola
Dickie Riddim
Penthouse Records
Diesel Riddim (2002)
Rattler
Digitally Blend Riddim
Digital-B
Diseases Riddim Aka Mad Mad Riddim Aka Golden Hen Riddim (1967-2000s)

Divine Combination Riddim Part 2
I-Sistance | Mystical Force Sound
DJs Extraordinaire Vol 1
VP Records
