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Joseph Cotton

b. 1957

Jamaican deejay

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Born 1957. Joseph Cotton is a Jamaican musician.

Joseph Cotton Jah Walton (born Silbert Aston Walton, 1957, St. Ann, Jamaica) is a reggae singer active since the mid-1970s.

Biography After spending a year working in the Jamaican police force, Walton turned to recording, initially working with Joe Gibbs in 1976, under the name Jah Walton. He then moved to Harry Mudie, recording popular tracks such as "Stay a Yard and Praise God", "Touch Her Where She Want It Most" (the title track from his debut album), and "Married to a Bank Cashier".

Albums Touch Her Where She Want It Most (1981) Music Force Talk of the Town (1984) Thunder Bolt Cotton Style (1990) South East – credited to Joseph Cotton and the Lord Son (Glen Brown) No Touch the Style (1987) Blue Mountain/VP Dancehall Days (1998) Moll Selekta (compilation) The Good Old Days of the 70s (1998) Teem (Joseph Cotton & Mike Brooks) Things You Should Know (1999) Kingston a Run Red (2002) China Visit Black & White Ting (200?) P.O.T. 100% Pure Cotton (2005) P.O.T. Worldpeace (2005) P.O.T. Unity Amongst the Youths (2006) Jet Star Showcase (200?) Joseph Cotton Meets Lion Stepper (2009) True Life (2013) Disco-Box Music Nightlife (2014) Atili Bandelero Records

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1957, Saint Ann Parish
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Silbert Walton

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joseph Cotton?

Jamaican deejay

When was Joseph Cotton born?

Joseph Cotton was born in 1957 in Saint Ann Parish.

What is Joseph Cotton's occupation?

Joseph Cotton is a musician.

What nationality is Joseph Cotton?

Joseph Cotton is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Cotton

· Wikidata: Q6282293

· DBpedia: Joseph Cotton (singer)

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