Professor Nuts (born Carl Wellington, 8 September 1961, Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican dancehall singer.
Professor Nuts | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Carl Wellington |
| Born | 8 September 1961 |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Dancehall |
| Occupation | Dee jay |
| Years active | 1979–present |
History and recordings
editProfessor Nuts is known for the important role he played in Jamaican music. He was one of the first Jamaican artists that combined comedy, social commentary and music.[1]
Professor Nuts started out as a dancer called Disco Nuts. After being inspired by the music of roots reggae artist Nicodemus in 1979, he started to write his own lyrics. Because of his clever and comical style,[2] some friends gave him the name Professor Nuts. The first stage show he performed was at the reggae carnival at Cinema 2 in 1985.[3]
Over the years he did not release a lot of records. In 1991 his first and only album called Make it Again was released. One of Professor Nuts' best known songs, "In A De Bus", is on this album. Other known songs are "Nuttn' Ah Gwan Fada", "Satan Strong", "Fish & Festival", "Funny Guy", "God Damn It" and "Don't" (these songs have mostly been released on dancehall compilation albums).
Influences
editProfessor Nuts has been influenced by Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin and Yellowman.[4]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Kavelle Anglin-Christie (4 August 2006). "Professor Nuts fights for his music". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 30 June 2007.
Carl 'Professor Nuts' Wellington has played an integral role in Jamaican music. If you're not familiar with his songs Inna Di Bus, Tan So Back, Don't, Professor Nuts was one of the first Jamaican artistes who sought to integrate comedy with music.
- ^ Kavelle Anglin-Christie (4 August 2006). "Professor Nuts fights for his music". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 30 June 2007.
Carl 'Professor Nuts' Wellington has played an integral role in Jamaican music. If you're not familiar with his songs Inna Di Bus, Tan So Back, Don't, Professor Nuts was one of the first Jamaican artistes who sought to integrate comedy with music.
- ^ Interview with Professor Nuts Archived 13 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine from Jamaica Gleaner released on 7 August 2006
- ^ Kavelle Anglin-Christie (4 August 2006). "Professor Nuts fights for his music". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 30 June 2007.
In general, life on a whole is an inspiration. To be specific, there would be too many to name out. But as far as some of the people go, there is Josie Whales, Charlie Chaplin and Yellowman. Those are the three main people. Those were like teachers to me when I listened to them.
External links
edit- Gleaner Interview Interview Part 1
- Gleaner Interview Interview Part 2
- Professor Nuts @ Allmusic
- More Professor Nuts information