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My Take
Ini Kamoze will forever be tied to "Here Comes the Hotstepper," and what a song to be remembered for. Born in Port Maria, Jamaica, he grew his craft through the early 1980s before that 1994 single topped the US Billboard Hot 100. People too easily dismiss artists with one massive hit, but I hear real artistry in his phrasing and rhythmic instinct. His voice blends an earthy reggae authenticity with an irresistible crossover groove. To me he is proof of reggae's global reach, and that track still moves me every single time I play it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ini Kamoze
- Name (Japanese)
- アイニ・カモーゼ
- Reading
- あいに・かもーぜ
- Born
- October 9, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Port Maria La luz, Jamaica
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.inikamoze.com
- Xhttps://x.com/iNi_Kamoze
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ini%20Kamoze
Frequently asked questions
When was Ini Kamoze born?
Born October 9, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Ini Kamoze from?
Ini Kamoze is from Port Maria La luz, Jamaica.
What does Ini Kamoze do?
Ini Kamoze works as singer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.