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RED FOX (Gareth Shelton)
Gareth Shelton was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica and raised in St. Catherine
between a small district in the rural country and Portmore. He Attended St.
Catherine High School and concentrated his studies in the mechanical engineering
field. Fox began honing his musical skills during high school in Jamaica but got his
professional break months after migrating to New York City.
His first recording was “Come Boogie Down” with producer Peter Mckensie a
veteran dancehall producer and owner of an independent label FM Force. The
follow up, "Down in Jamaica" which featured Naturally, his sound system
associate from LP International, was a tremendous hit. Gareth was on his way
and the legend of Red Fox had begun. The story got better when Fox connected
with "Sting International", DJ/producer, who was also responsible for diamond
artists Shaggy among others.
Performing almost every other weekend at the famous Underground night Club
hosted by New York/Caribbean radio legend, Daved Levy. Fox began to
crossover to the Hip Hop market when “Lets Chill” featuring Naturally (Signet
Records) and co-produced by Sting International began receiving major
airplay from iconic Hip Hop DJ, DJ Red Alert.
Red Fox and Sting recorded several hits for independent labels Signet Records
and Tanya Records. Tanya Records most noted release was the classic "Pose
Off" with dancehall genius Screechy Dan.
Red Fox went on to form dancehall group, RUFF ENTRY Crew with other New
York based dancehall artists such as Bajja Jedd, Nikey Fungus, Mr. Easy,
Ravon, Screechy Dan and Shaggy.
At a tender age, Red Fox was laying the blueprint for the future. He toured
constantly and was a staple act at every major New York nightclub including the
legendary Act III, Underground, Bentley's, Red Zone, Biltmore Ballroom, Q-Club
and quite a few Latino clubs. Fox also continue to build his buzz by touring
universities across the United States. His Ruff Entry Crew continued to rock
crowds with their numerous hits and high-energy performances.
Fox connected with managers Joe Mignon and super agent, Erskine Issac of
"Famous Artist" agency. Erkine began booking Fox on shows with superstars of
the day, Shabba Ranks, Supercat, Beres Hammond and numerous R & B and
Hip Hop acts. Red Fox then teamed up with the legendary rap group Brand
Nubians to record the "Black Starline" for their "In God We Trust" album. He
showed his versatility by recording smash Calypso hit "Wine Yuh Body" with the
king of Calypso, Arrow. Young Gareth continue to make history by being the first
dancehall artist to perform on NBC’s hit late night show, Late Night with Jay Leno
show with the legendary Wailing Souls.
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