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Pampidoo

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Early Jamaican dancehall deejay of the 1980s known for his self-styled "Rockstone Voice" and singles like "Governor General."

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Pampidoo is a Jamaican dancehall deejay who came to prominence in the mid-1980s, originating from Greenwich Farm in Kingston, Jamaica. He began deejaying on the Killamanjaro sound system in early 1983, frequently sparring on the mic against fellow deejay Tullo T, a common practice on Jamaican sound systems of the era.

His most recognized single, "Governor General," was released in 1985 and helped establish his reputation, delivered in what he billed as his "Rockstone Voice." He followed with further singles including "You No Ready" and "Water Bed" through the latter half of the 1980s, and in 1986 a compilation gathering eight of his tracks was released.

Documentation of Pampidoo's career beyond the 1980s is sparse, and detailed biographical facts such as his birth name and dates are not established in available sources. He is sometimes confused with the similarly named deejay Prince Pompidou, a distinct artist.

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