Screechy Dan

“Out Of One Comes Many,” a slogan that best signifies the metamorphosis of style, creativity, depth and manifestation of a true talent, none other than, Screechy Dan. A veteran artist that has mastered the craft of versatility in entertainment. Screechy Dan, born Robert Stephens has been performing since childhood in Kingston, Jamaica. Upon his migration to Brooklyn, NY, he began performing in local clubs and at concerts, making a big impression in the underground scene. The opportunity for him to show his versatility made his style admirable. Screechys talent impressed several record producers which encouraged him to professionally pursue a career in the music business, eventually leading him to a solo recording debut in 1986.
In 1992, Screechy joined forces with the Ruff Entry Crew which included the hottest set of artists coming out of Brooklyn, such as Redd Foxx, Bajja Jedd, Mr. Easy, Naturally, Nyke Fungus, Rayvon and the Grammy Award winner, Shaggy. With their collective talent under Signet Record Label, the Ruff Entry Crew put New York City dancehall artists on the map. During this era, Screechy release two hit singles, “Goonie Goo-Goo” and “Lonesome Blues.” “Lonesome Blues” placed his mark on dancehall reggae as the first artist to yodel over a reggae track. After a few other popular releases, he then collaborated with Redd Foxx performing “Pose Off ” a song that instantly topped the reggae charts and board them on tours performing around the world, sharing the same stage with artists like Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder, TLC, Gang Starr, and many others. “Pose Off” went on to become a big hit in the reggae music industry. Due to that success, he was signed to a major record deal with Polygram Records.