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Smiley Culture

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English singer (1963-2011)

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1963 to 2011 · aged 48
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David Victor Emmanuel, better known as Smiley Culture, was a British reggae singer and DJ known for his "fast chat" style. During a relatively brief period of fame and success, he produced two of the most critically acclaimed reggae singles of the 1980s.

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About this person

David Victor Emmanuel, better known as Smiley Culture, was a British reggae singer and DJ known for his "fast chat" style. During a relatively brief period of fame and success, he produced two of the most critically acclaimed reggae singles of the 1980s. He died on 15 March 2011, aged 48, during a police raid on his home. An inquest found that his death was a suicide. Campaigners and his family have expressed scepticism about the official verdict and the police version of events.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1963 to 2011 · aged 48
Written about in
6 languages

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