Linval Thompson

Bio

Linval Thompson is a Jamaican reggae singer and producer born on October 2, 1954. He began his career in the mid-1970s, recording for producers such as Bunny Lee and Coxsone Dodd before establishing himself as a roots reggae artist with hits like "I Love Marijuana" and "Don't Cut Off Your Dreadlocks." Thompson later became a prominent producer, working with artists including Johnny Clarke, Barrington Levy, and Freddie McGregor, and releasing influential dub albums such as "Dub Landing" and "Negrea Love Dub." His work spans roots reggae, lovers rock, and dub, and he remains active in the Jamaican music scene.