Carlton Hylton (born 1974), better known as Ghost, is a Jamaican singjay performer. He is best known for songs such as the dancehall hit "Body Guard". He gained his first notice in 1993 singing for Clifton "Specialist" Dillon on ragga songs, partnering with DJ Culture as rapper. Ghost was a member of Monster Shack Crew in 1996. He joined Jamaican singer Tony Curtis on 1997's "Wine", produced by Classical People for Opera House Production. He has 4 Children, 3 daughters, S. , Jinelle, Lamoya, and 1 son, Carlton Jr. by his wife Carol Hylton. In 1998 he wrote "What Have You Done" with Anthony Cameron, released as a single produced by Red Rose & Malvo during sessions for their compilation album How You Fi Sey Dat?[1]

Ghost
Birth nameCarlton Hylton
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, dancehall, ragga, lovers rock
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsVP
Music Ambassador
Monster Shack Music

Hylton picked up the nickname "Ghost" as a child in Kingston, Jamaica, from the reaction of other children to his appearance in head bandages after being hit by a bicycle in the road.[2]

In 2020, Ghost released the Christian worship song "Humbly Before Thee" under the Ghetto Youths International label.[2]

Discography

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  • 1994 – Slowly[3]
  • 2000 – Love You
  • 2002 – Under the Moonlight
  • 2007 – The Get Down
  • 2007 – Not the American Idol!
  • 2010 – No Limit
  • 2011 – Stories

References

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  1. ^ "Ghost Biography", AllMusic, Retrieved 27 July 2015
  2. ^ a b Gardner, Sade (10 January 2021). "Veteran Singer Ghost Shares How He Got His Name". Dancehall Mag. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Ghost Albums and Discography".
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