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Stylo G at Ruhr Reggae Summer 2014
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jason McDermott |
Born |
Spanish Town, Jamaica |
15 September 1985
Origin | South London, England |
Genres | Reggae fusion, electronica |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2008–present |
Labels | 3Beat |
Associated acts | Diztortion, Clean Bandit, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, Basement Jaxx |
Website | stylog |
Jason McDermott (born 15 September 1985 in Spanish Town, Jamaica), better known by his stage name Stylo G, is a British reggae fusion recording artist known for his three hit singles "My Yout", "Call Mi a Leader" and "Soundbwoy". "Soundbwoy" peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. He also featured on the hit song "Come Over" by the British electronic group Clean Bandit.
McDermott's family relocated to London at the age of 12, following the murder of his father, artist and producer Poison Chang. He currently resides in South London.
On 26 May 2013, he released the single "Soundbwoy", his first UK Top 20 single. The song also reached number 29 in Scotland. In 2014, he appeared on the Clean Bandit song "Come Over" which peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart. In September 2014, he was nominated for a MOBO Award in the Best Reggae Act category.