Ghost

Jamaican singer

PersonAge 52humanQ19957888

Also known as Carlton Hylton

Born: April 8, 1974
Birthplace: Kingston
Citizenship: Jamaica
Occupation: singer

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Carlton Hylton, better known as Ghost, is a Jamaican singjay performer. He is best known for songs such as the dancehall hit "Body Guard". He gained his first notice in 1993 singing for Clifton "Specialist" Dillon on ragga songs, partnering with DJ Culture as rapper. Ghost was a member of Monster Shack Crew in 1996. He joined Jamaican singer Tony Curtis on 1997's "Wine", produced by Classical People for Opera House Production. He has 4 Children, 3 daughters, S., Jinelle, Lamoya, and 1 son, Carlton Jr. by his wife Carol Hylton. In 1998 he wrote "What Have You Done" with Anthony Cameron, released as a single produced by Red Rose & Malvo during sessions for their compilation album How You Fi Sey Dat?

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Sex or gender: male
Label: VP Records
Genre: reggae
Instrument: voice
Start of work period: 1989
Different from: Joost

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