Dancehall reggae artiste Red Rat official biography

Wallace Wilson AKA Red Rat was born January 17th into a musical family in the tourist area of St. Anns Bay, Jamaica.

In 1996 Wallace Wilson was about to emerge on the International stage as one of Jamaica's most versatile and exciting performers when he heeded then label mate Degree's point-blank observation and It's the Rat was born.

Incredibly, his first performance was at the age of four, 'My brothers used to play in the hotels. They called me onstage and I started singing a Michael Jackson song, yeah 'ABC!'' The audience went wild and he was hooked. His recording debut 'Can't Live Without You' with his brother's band brought him to the attention of Danny Browne the producer/musician CEO of Main Street Records.

Impressed by the young performer's musical abilities and natural stage charisma, Browne mentored the artiste allowing him to nurture his talent and gain valuable experience alongside Main Street artists such as Degree, Buccaneer and Papa San.

While still in school he recorded his first single 'Itsy Bitsy' for Browne's Main Street Records, however on his father's insistence he decided to put his career on hold until completing his education.

In 1996 after graduating from Meadowbrook High Red Rat under the watchful eye of Browne moved full steam ahead releasing a string of hit singles including 'Shelly-Ann' and 'Dwayne' that catapulted him to the top of Reggae charts Worldwide while showcasing his unmistakable voice, unique sense of humor and his unforgettable trademark 'Oh-No!'

His debut album 'Oh No....It's Red Rat!' quickly became one of Greensleeves Records greatest selling albums with hits such as 'Tight Up Skirt', 'Cruise' (featured in the movie 'The Big Hit') and 'Big Man Little Yute.'

The album's success, steady radio play and demand for his outrageous live performances led to shows all over the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond.

'I'm a Big Kid Now' followed in 1999 with more hits and critical acclaim. His musical diversity and mainstream popularity led to a series of collaborations with artists such as Treach of Naughty by Nature, Kele Le Roc and British icons Groove Armada. Following the success of his sophomore album Red Rat decided to take a break from recording to spend time with his daughter Taiye while producing other artists.

The buzz from fans anticipating a new album inspired Red Rat to return to the studio. He along with manager Delroy Escoffery formed Rat-A-Kastle Records and immediately began recording new tracks with chart-topping producers including Scott Storch, Salaam Remi and Cool and Dre.

Dr. Patrick Wheatle later became a part of the management team and Rat-A-Kastle Records. The tracks from the forthcoming album reflect a new direction for the artiste who has once again redefined himself. The slamming tracks, hype and humor are all there, and so is a more seasoned and mature Rat.

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