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Tony Curtis
284 releases
Tony Curtis is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer best known for his smooth, melodic approach to lovers rock and for the easy warmth of his voice. Born Curtis O’Brien and raised in Jamaica, he built his name in the 1990s with a run of radio-friendly songs that balanced dancehall energy with romantic songwriting. His first major breakthrough came with “Butterfly,” a duet with Jigsy King, which helped establish him as a rising solo voice in the local scene. From there, he developed a style that felt tailored to sound systems and late-night radio alike: polished, emotional, and rooted in the classic Jamaican tradition of lovers’ rock.
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Curtis has remained a familiar figure in reggae through a mix of solo work and collaborative projects. One of the most visible parts of his career has been L.U.S.T., the harmony group he shares with Lukie D, Thriller U, and Singing Melody. The quartet became known for its rich vocal blend and for songs that crossed smoothly between reggae, R&B, and pop influences. Alongside that group work, Curtis continued to release solo singles that kept him in circulation with fans of modern roots and lovers’ music.
His catalogue includes songs such as “High Grade,” “Sweet Lady,” and his cover of George Michael’s “Faith,” which gave him one of his biggest career boosts and introduced his voice to a wider audience beyond Jamaica. He has also recorded interpretations of well-known songs by artists such as Tony Braxton and R. Kelly, a reminder of how comfortably he moves between reggae and the wider pop-soul world. That crossover instinct, along with his soft-edged delivery, has made him a natural fit for lovers’ rock, whether he is voicing a fresh original or reshaping an existing hit.
Curtis has stayed active across decades of Jamaican music, performing, recording, and appearing on projects that reflect his steady appeal rather than any single trend. His work with L.U.S.T. has helped preserve the sound of vocal harmony in contemporary reggae, while his solo records have kept his name attached to the genre’s more romantic and accessible side. For listeners who know him best through one hit or one cover, Tony Curtis represents a singer who has spent years refining a style built on melody, feeling, and consistency.
Sources: jamaicaobserver.com, worldareggae.com · Profile updated 8 Apr 2026
Releases


Control Riddim
Stingray Records79 BPM · 7A
Border
Tony Curtis x Jigsy King80 BPM · 9B
Mr. Law
Tony Curtis90 BPM · 9B
City Riddim (2026)
Stingray Records74 BPM · 8A
Police In Helicopter Riddim (2026)
Mo Music Productions84 BPM · 4A
Weatherman Skank Riddim
Various Labels81 BPM · 12A
Fort Augustus Riddim
Niagara, Taxi, Stingray132 BPM · 7A
Gunman Riddim
Various Labels
Entertainment Riddim
Midnight Rock, Boot Camp, Pown Daddy
Love Has Found Its Way Riddim
Flatbridge96 BPM · 5A
Skank Riddim (2015)
Owen Rennalls97 BPM · 8B
Ghetto Biscuit Riddim
Pearl Haabah Productions72 BPM · 8A
2002 Riddim
Mo Music Production
3 Miles Riddim
Various Artists67 BPM · 12A
6 East Riddim
Rebel Soulz88 BPM · 6B
A Little Bit More Riddim
Inkalink Records77 BPM · 8A
Acid Riddim (1994)
Vibes House Et Al.103 BPM · 5A
Action Riddim (1993)
Penthouse Vintage92 BPM · 6B
African Beat Warriors Riddim
Fat Eyes Productions75 BPM · 8B
Again Riddim
Total Satsfaction Records84 BPM · 2B
All Out Riddim
Big Jeans Music98 BPM · 1A
All The Best Riddim
Black Pyramid80 BPM · 6B
Alleluia Riddim
Bigga Headz Production106 BPM · 9B
Artibella Riddim
Various Labels134 BPM · 7A
Babatunde Riddim
Safire Music80 BPM
Baby Father Riddim
Baby Father Records88 BPM · 11B
Bad Breed Riddim (2008)
Stone Love126 BPM · 12A
Barbershop Riddim
Free Willy Records86 BPM · 11A
Beatitude Riddim
Various Labels80 BPM · 11A
Because Riddim
Greenyard78 BPM · 8A
Enemies
Beenie Man & Tony Curtis
Bend Down Low Riddim
Various Labels8B
Bend Down Low Riddim (1998)
Digital-B88 BPM · 8B
Beres They Gonna Talk Riddim
Harmony House Productions
Big Nail Riddim
Stone Love 199697 BPM · 6A
Black Coat Riddim
Builders68 BPM · 8A
Black Woman Riddim Part.2 (2024)
Marshall Neeko Remix
Blend Dem Aka Shes Mine Riddim
Black Scorpio85 BPM · 11B
Boops Riddim
Various Labels8B
Can I Change My Mind Riddim
Various Labels
Captured Riddim
Music Farm Records83 BPM · 6A
Cherry Oh Baby Riddim (1999)
Barry U Records84 BPM · 1B
Cherry Tree Riddim
Pure Music Productions135 BPM · 6A
Classic Riddim
Kemar Flava Mcgregor78 BPM · 12B
Come On Little Girl Riddim
Various Labels133 BPM · 8B
Conqueror Riddim
Various Labels5B