UK NEWS:80S BRITISH REGGAE STAR SMILEY CULTURE DIES
It’s been reported that British Reggae star Smiley Culture (real name David Emmanuel died this morning. He was 48 years old.
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Emmanuel, born and raised in South London and was educated at Tulse Hill School. Prior to his recording career he worked as a DJ with the Saxon Studio International reggae soundsystem, where he worked with a number of other reggae artists, including Maxi Priest, Papa Levi and Tippa Irie.
Smiley burst on to the scene in the 1980s and had a huge hit back in 1985 with the classic single Police Officer.
He was brilliant.
Rest In Peace David Emmanuel aka Smiley Culture.
wow.. rest in peace~… this is a man i am used to seeing on the street!! rest in peace sir!
cause of death?
Sup Ty, looks like the cause of death will be up for debate until the report comes out. There seems to be conflict between self inflicted and death during police contact. I just hope this doesnt start a ‘storm’ in the streets of South London and I pray that the real story comes out and justice prevails
I will also miss seeing his smile around the way. I hope the truth previals. Rest In Peace keep smiling thinking flowers for you always xx
wow, I cant believe how young he still was 48 wow. why do police raids end up in deaths. mmm something is not right
I dont believe that for a second. I hope the truth comes out, I really do, but I won’t hold my breath as there are no other witnesses so they can say what they like. My condolences to Merlin and the rest of the family. RIP
Rest In Peace – I never heard of him until today, but what a great song.
News reports sound rather suspect to me. why would he stab himself? But yes I hope the truth comes out and Justice prevails.
lets get this striaght…. smiley culture was a british icon…. been hearing folks talk like he was just important on a reggae level… nope!!! he was bigger than that… i stood next to tippa irie at the press conference and thats what he corrected the whole room with in his speech!!!
rest in peace smiley culture