RIP Frankie Paul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZGYAJdX22Y

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Paul Blake (19 October 1965 – 18 May 2017), better known as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist. Born blind, he has been dubbed by some ‘The Jamaican Stevie Wonder’.
Born in Jamaica in 1965, Blake was born blind but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship.He sang for, and impressed Stevie Wonder when Wonder visited the school that Blake attended, prompting him to pursue a singing career.

Adopting the stage name Frankie Paul, he first found fame in the early 1980s, and he recorded prolifically throughout the decade. He has recorded for virtually every producer/studio in Jamaica at some time, and has been known to release several albums a year.

Notable works of Frankie Paul include the popular “Sara” and “Worries in the Dance”.

Paul has resided in The Gambia since 1994.In January 2016 he underwent surgery to amputate a foot and part of his leg.

Frankie Paul died on 18 May 2017 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica

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Fare thee well

So sad

RIP

"It’t so good to go back in time… I will never find another girl like you.

R.I.P

Rip

Finally,the commanding has finally controlled his life. Another place another time,we will listen to you sing. RIP

RIP

MHSRIP.
He didn’t allow adversities to pin him down!

RIP…Saw him at a show once & the following day ran into him at the hotel lobby when checking out. Very simple & approachable guy.

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Kings and heros are born daily. Shine towards your destiny Frank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlKqJQK2pEk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmBwym-dWo

One of the most sampled track in ragga…

One of the reggae greats … shine on your way.