Background
He was born in Saint Ann"s Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
He was born in Saint Ann"s Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
He is known for his up-beat music, comical style, and signature catch phrase "Oh, Number!". Red Rat"s debut album, lieutenant"s Red Rat (1997) featured songs such as "Shelly Ann", "Dwayne", "Tight-up Skirt", "Cruise" (featured in the movie The Big Hit), and "Big Manitoba, Little Yute". lieutenant became one of the best selling records from Greensleeves Records.
His second album, I’m a Big Kid Now, followed in 2000, with yet more hits and critical acclaim.
Recently, Red Rat has emerged back in the media with his new hit, "Rise up Zimbabwe" which was a joint project with ABRA (African Bread Recording Artists). The song was released in April of 2010 and immediately saw popularity in the music fans of Zimbabwe.