News: The Long Life of the 'Cat"

"THEY SAY THAT a cat has nine lives, meaning that it survives many a close encounter of the deadly kind. Whether or not deejay Supercat has the proverbial nine lives remains to be seen, but his long-lasting musical life is a phenomenon in Jamaica.

In a country where deejays come and go with unfailing yet still amazing regularity and those who are not on the latest hot rhythm are often deemed to be on the verge of extinction, it is amazing that Supercat retains this hold on the musical consciousness. And this is even among persons who were not yet of dance going age when the Cat was really ruling the roost with Boops and Mud Up.

Supercat has not had a hit in Jamaica for many years, but two years ago he was the big draw at the now defunct Sashi show in St. Mary. To invoke his name amongst the reggae faithful is to brink a sparkle to the eyes."

[ Full Story ]