Red Rat

Vocals, Musical Artist

1978 –

17

Who is Red Rat?

Wallace Wilson, better known by the stage name Red Rat, is a Jamaican dancehall reggae recording and performing artist. He was born in Saint Ann's Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. He is known for his up-beat music, comical style, and signature catch phrase "Oh, No!".

Wilson's father was the guitarist for Byron Lee & the Dragonaires and two of his older brothers were professional musicians before him.

Red Rat's debut album, Oh, No.. It's Red Rat featured songs such as "Shelly Ann", "Dwayne", "Tight-up Skirt", "Cruise", and "Big Man, Little Yute". It became one of the best selling records from Greensleeves Records.

His second album, I’m a Big Kid Now, followed in 2000, with yet more hits and critical acclaim. His musical diversity and mainstream popularity led to a series of collaborations with artists such as Treach of Naughty by Nature, Kele Le Roc, Renee from Zhane, NEXT, British icons Groove Armada and his cousin, Canadian hip-hop artist, Dan-e-o. Recently, Red Rat has emerged back in the media with his new hit, "Rise up Zimbabwe" which was a joint project with ABRA. The song was released in April of 2010 and immediately saw popularity in the music fans of Zimbabwe.

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Born
Jan 17, 1978
Jamaica
Also known as
  • Wallace Wilson

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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