Likkle Lightnin

The life journey of Christopher M. Campbell began in 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. Christopher was raised on his grandparent’s Westmoreland farm and dubbed ‘Likkle Lightnin’ by friends for his quickness. Artistic in spirit, inspired by nature and life, Likkle Lightnin was composing songs by the age of 12, while toiling on the farm and sang them a capella with birds providing harmony. Consumed by the dream of recording his music and performing it around the world, yet lacking essential resources to fulfill it, Likkle Lightnin persevered through numerous struggles – determined to succeed. Likkle Lightnin’s musical education came naturally, as he frequented reggae shows pursuing his passion, studying top performing artists. Often chanting his lyrics to their music. When invited on stage, Likkle Lightnin struck audiences with his ‘stylee’. Listening to ‘Cyaan Sleep’ Likkle Lightnin’s debut single the influence of such reggae greats as Bob Marley, Sizzla, Buju Banton and Peter Tosh can be felt yet Likkle Lightnin is a roots and culture original. He further developed his music through years spent working as a wood carver. To Negril’s gently lapping ocean waves, Likkle Lightnin chanted his songs as he transformed pieces of ordinary wood into treasured sculptures destined for all global regions, delighting tourists and locals. Instantly struck by Likkle Lightnin was one visitor, Sol Chica, who became his producer/manager. She began recording and arranging his songs. 2005 and 2006 GRAMMY finalist Amo (ah-moe) Chip, a highly gifted genre spanning, multi-instrumentalist performed all of the instrumental tracks. His sweet saxophones capture the listener's heart. The keyboards, pulsing bass and percussion showcase his versatile creative genius. After recording the instrumental tracks in Amo Chip's studio in Arizona, the 24 track tape was hand carried to Jamaica. Where vocal tracks were recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Studio in Kingston. Likkle Lightning is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Proud to be reaching a worldwide audience with his music via myspace and seeking performance venues to reach the masses.