Simpleton
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Dancehall deejay known for the 1992 hit "Coca Cola Shape" and a witty, rough-edged style that defined early-to-mid-1990s dancehall.
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- Birth name
- Christopher Harrison
- Born
- c. November 3, 1971, Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
- Died
- November 7, 2004, Kingston, Jamaica (heart attack)
Full biography
Christopher Harrison, known professionally as Simpleton, was a Jamaican dancehall deejay whose style helped define the rough-edged, playful sound of early-to-mid-1990s dancehall. He is best remembered for his 1992 hit single "Coca Cola Shape."
His catalogue leaned on witty phrasing, everyday storytelling, and catchy one-liners, balancing toughness with humor across tracks such as "Action Speaks Louder Than Words," "Stay Pon Guard," and "Need A Little Magic In Your Life."
Simpleton died on November 7, 2004, in Kingston, at around age 33, after suffering a heart attack; he reportedly had a history of high blood pressure and collapsed before being rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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