Luciano

Luciano real name Jepther McClymont OD, was born October 20 in Daveyton, Manchester, Jamaica.
He first began recording in 1992, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.
Luciano's music is influenced by Stevie Wonder, Frankie Paul and late reggae singer Dennis Brown. It was later on that he changed his stage name to Luciano while often being referred to as "Jah Messenjah" and also at around that time collaborating with Fattis Burell's Xterminator label where he developed his conscious roots aspect. After recording several LPs for Burell he recorded a set for Island records before starting an independent career recording. After voicing several covers for the Producer Sky High, Luciano released "Give My Love A Try," which was produced at Castro Brown's New Name Studio and was a hit in Jamaica. It was there that Luciano met Freddie McGregor the former Studio One child star who had become an International Reggae Superstar. Joining McGregor's Big Ship production company, Luciano began creating cultural, conscious reggae that reflected his religious and social concerns. Again in 1993, Luciano scored a 1 UK reggae hit with the song "Shake It Up Tonight" but Luciano says, "I didn't see myself going in that pattern, singing love songs, dressed in a felt hat, looking smooth. It looked very splashy".
Luciano is an award-winning artist and although his object is to stay humble, he has received numerous awards including 'Most Spiritual and Educative Singer' and Mandela's 'Most Cultural Artist'. He even received a plaque from the Jamaican government to encourage him in the work he is doing. Doing good works are not confined to just music for Luciano, as he is a firm believer that he should be a positive role model. He says "I've never stooped low and I'm not gonna bow to Babylon and no matter how much me angry bout certain tings, me nah come pon stage and express myself inna no negativeness". As a messenger, Luciano always strives to be true and righteous as he delivers the word of Jah. He says, "I cannot become egotistical about it".
He was awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer on October 15, 2007, in recognition of his contribution to reggae music.
In July 2009, Luciano payed his respects to fellow musician Michael Jackson by releasing a Reggae tribute of Jackson's iconic song, "We are the World" on LionI Records. The original song was recorded by many famous musicians and actors of the 1980's and raised money through the USA for Africa charity for hunger and AIDS relief.
LUCIANO Albums



2011 Rub A Dub Market
2011 Tranquilo with Dread Mar I
2010 Write My name
2010 United States of Africa
2008 Jah Is My Navigator
2007God Is Greater Than Man
2006Revelation Time
2006Now and Forever
2006Live in San Francisco
2006Child of a King
2005Upright
2005Reggae Max, Pt. 2
2005Luciano & Friends
2005Jah Words [UK]
2005Jah Words
2005Hail the Comforter
2004Serious Times
2004Lessons of Life
2004Jah Warrior, Vol. 3
2004Jah Warrior, Vol. 2
2004Call on Jah
2003Visions
2003Toe to Toe, Vol. 4
2003Tell It from the Heart
2003Duets
20034 Rebels, Vol. 2
2002Serve Jah
2001We Three Kings
2001New Day
2001Great Controversy
20014 Rebels
20013 Wise Men, Vol. 2
2000Wisdom, Knowledge & Overstanding
2000Live!
2000Live in Venezuela
1999Sweep Over My Soul
1999Champions in Action
19993 Wise Men: Love Peace & Consciousness
1997Messenger
1995Where There Is Life
1995Don't Get Crazy
1995Back to Africa
1995After All
1994One Way Ticket
Luciano, Jah MessenJah has dedicated his musical career to the upliftment of Jah people through inspirational words & songs.Luciano continues to be an International reggae artist of the highest calibre.