Hopeton Lindo

that became a genuine classic and continues to be a vital weapon in any dance clash. And a song that is always being

played at the National Stadium in Jamaica whenever the Reggae Boyz football team

plays.

Hopeton grew up in the Kencot community of Kingston Jamaica. He recorded his 1st

song entitled "Black History"

for producer Mikey "Dread at the control" Campbell and have since recorded for Music Works, King Tubbys, King Jammys, Two Friends,

Cell Block, Heavy Beat, Joe Frazer, Sly and Robbie’s Taxi label, Irie Pen and

others. Hopeton got his

dancehall experience from being a part of the Black Star Int’l sound system crew with Brigadeer Jerry, Tiger and others.

During his stint at Music Works Studio in the 1980s he established himself as one

of the great songwriters in reggae and was given the name "The Pen" for his lyrical

prowess to write hit songs. He has written / co-written songs like "Mr Loverman" by

Shabba Ranks, "Red Roses for Gregory" by Gregory Isaacs, "Confidential" by Aswad,

"First Impression" by Dennis Brown, "Can You" by Brian and Tony Gold, "Temptress"

by Maxi Priest, "Wanna be Loved" by Buju Banton plus many more.

In late 2007 the international popularity of the original dancehall classic

"Territory" lead to a "Territory Remix" which became another massive hit. Hopeton

then released his 3rd solo album "Turf", taking Jamaica and the Reggae crowd back

by storm.