About Daddy Screw
Born 1968. Daddy Screw is a Jamaican musician and deejay (Jamaican).
Michael Alexander Johnson (born 29 March 1968), better known as Daddy Screw, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay best known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s.
Biography Johnson was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and first began to deejay while still a student at Vauxhall Comprehensive High School. He released his first single ("Dimbo Bucket") in 1984 and worked on sound systems such as Black Stone. Screw also toured as part of Kelly's 'Mad House Crew', and performance as part of the 'Champions In Action' tour with Tiger, Sanchez, and Terror Fabulous. Two albums were released in the 1990s — Loverman (1993, VP) and Multiple Choice (1996, Steely & Clevie) — and he also appeared on the live album Mad House Crew Live, released in 1994 by French label Pipper.
Daddy Screw has also recorded collaborations and made guest appearances on tracks by several other artists including Terror Fabulous ("Broke Wine Butterfly"), Sharon Forrester ("Money Isn't Everything"), Tinga Stewart ("Dancehall Maniac"), Maxi Priest ("Heartbreaker"), Toyin Adekale ("Man Wid De Agony" and "Second to None") and Barrington Levy ("Girl I Like Your Style").
He still resides in Denver, Colorado, where, in 2016, he was reportedly working on new material.
Discography Albums Loverman (1993), VP Multiple Choice (1996), Steely & Clevie
Live albums Mad House Crew Live (1994), Pipper - with Terror Fabulous & Louie Culture
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Daddy Screw?
Jamaican dancehall deejay
When was Daddy Screw born?
Daddy Screw was born on 29 March 1968 in Kingston.
What is Daddy Screw's occupation?
Daddy Screw is a musician and deejay (Jamaican).
What nationality is Daddy Screw?
Daddy Screw is Jamaican.
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