Ronnie Nasralla

Ronnie Nasralla OD (1930/1 – 20 January 2021 ) was a Jamaican record producer and businessman, best known for his work in the music industry with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires.

Biography Nasralla was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a Lebanese father and Jamaican mother. He attended St. George's College, where he met Byron Lee, joining the early incarnation of the Dragonaires. A keen sportsman, Nasralla represented Jamaica in fencing, badminton, squash and football. He produced tracks by The Blues Busters and The Maytals which were released on his BMN record label.

He was involved in the Jamaican contribution to the 1964 World's Fair, choreographing ska dancers. In 1965 he formed Lee Enterprises with Byron Lee and Victor Sampson. He co-produced several recordings with Lee, including The Maytals' "It's You" and "Daddy". His contribution to the music industry in Jamaica was rewarded with a medal at the National Honours and Awards ceremony in the 1980s.

Nasralla's autobiography, Lessons to Learn, was published in 2009.

In 2013, Nasralla was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government.

Nasralla died peacefully at his home in Atlanta, U.S. on 20 January 2021 with his wife Rosemary by his side.