Maurice

Black Scorpio Limited at present is a multifaceted company sell records, CDs, tapes,Protools as well a Dubroom, Sound System, and Studio services to clients worldwide. Like many the companies, Black Scorpio started with a single core business. This was the Black Scorpio Disco which started in 1971. Maurice Johnson the visionary was able to build his empire from the resource garnered from earning gained from playing music at dances and parties. Maurice “Jack” Johnson, a young man wanting to see a future for himself decided to get involve in a competitive sound system business with the likes of Kilimanjaro, Stone Love, Metro Media; strove well through “sound system clashes” and gained himself several awards along the way. In 1980 “Jack” opened a multipurpose complex in the ghettos of Drewsland and purposed in his heart to give something back to the community. This complex housed two recording studios, a dubroom, a restaurant and a grocery shop. All facilities offered the community and opportunity for growth especially the youngsters who got an opportunity on Thursday nights to put their talent on show. This was done under the watchful eyes of “father Jack”. Black Scorpio is appraised worldwide as one of Jamaica's number one veteran music producers, having been the founder of numerous hit singers and djs in the Jamaican music business and have accomplished numerous awards for his efforts in the music business throughout the years. Over the years, he has found and has worked in close association with many artists who today are now deemed as top performers in the industry, including Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Kiprich,Richie Stephens, Capleton, Mega Banton, Lady G, Shabba Ranks, Frankie Paul, Shaggy,Gentleman, Sean Paul, Barrington Levy, Yellow Man, Dennis Brown to name just a few. Black Scorpio is a legacy!