Stampede Music

Marvil Lincoln Campbell a.k.a. Wappalous was born in Sommerton, St. James, on February 3rd, 1983. He grew up in the Providence of Flankers Heights where he attended St. James High School; where he found his talent just before moving on to Excelsior Community College, where he was then introduce to voice training lessons, which has enabled him to take the music to another level. ************************************************************ **Wappalous style of music is encompass of ska, lovers rock, roots and conscious reggae. He is influenced by Gregory Isaacs, King Yellow Man, Bob Marley, Dennis Bown, Burning Spear, Culture, Black Uhuru, Lee Perry, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton which has influenced and developed his taste for the music. His style heavily champions the oppressed he also draws on biblical sources for inspiration where he also embraces a more conscious approach to his music embracing the Rastafarian values and discussing social issues in his lyrics. ************************************************************ **In 1993, he made his first international appearance at ‘Sting’ and ‘All School Jam’ both held in Montego Bay. He took an hiatus and return in 2002.******************************************************* *******Wappalous has performed on various shows such as a tribute show for the late Bob Marley, Sting, All School Jam, East Fest, Star Well, among a few others. He has graced the stage with prominent performing artistes such as: Bob Andy, Kymani Marley, the I-Three’s, Culture, Ken Boothe, Coco T, George Nook, Coco T, Gentleman, Morgan Heritage, Bunny Wailer, L.M.S, Luciano, Capleton, Morgan Heritage, Beres Hammond, Bennie Man, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Vibes Kartel, Gentleman, Sanchez, Anthony B, Richie Spice, just to name a few.******************************************************** ******To date he has recorded a number of songs such as “Watch de pum” by the group “Money Maker Family” (Wappalous, Lil Beeler, and Lyric Factory). “Fall on Top” on the “Champion Rhythm”; “Tonight is the Night” on the “Cross Over Rhythm” featuring the likes of “Anthony B”, “Jah Mason”, “Nitty Kutchie”, “Sizzla” produce on the Stampede Label.****************************************************** ********Between the period of 2003 to 2004 he recorded a number of song on the Mac D Recording label such as “He will never”, “I’ve got to leave”, “It’s a Party”, “Don’t wont to be hurt no more”, “Can she come over” featuring Power man, “You and I”, and “A lot of mistake”, under the name ‘Marvelous Marvin’*************************************************** ***********Since 2004 he has recorded “Ababa Jon Hon I” ( a cover version of the late Dennis Brown) on the Father Jungle Rock Rhythm alongside I-Wayne’s “Can’t satisfy her”; “High Grade” feat. Taz on the Sleng Teng Rhythm remake by King Jammy’s label; “Mamma I Love You” on the “Purple Skunk Label produce by ‘DJ Wayne’ (of Irie Fm Radio) on the Kingly Character Rhythm. “One Step” on the Battlefield rhythm produced on John John Label; “Fall On Top” Produced by Stampede on the Champion Rhythm; “Slow Down” a Bobby Valentino’s cover version. ************************************************************ **Wappalous is currently managed by Stampede Conglomerate Ltd. where he is recording a few tracks which will be on his soon to be released album, He also has a few tracks getting airplay on various local, international, and internet radio stations as well as music videos. Currently Wappalous has been performing at various events including weddings, parties, schools, hotels, concerts, shows etc.Wappalous's Showcase img src="http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9200/2t0cj8u8ael2wm1 .gif" alt='Click here to make your own myspace banners from MyspaceBanners.com!' border=0 /