Dale Dizzle Virgo
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Dale Dizzle Virgo is a record producer, musician, engineer and a young entrepreneur. He is currently the In-House Producer at Geejam Studios in Port Antonio, Portland - Jamaica.
Dale first started producing at age 17 in his home studio in Portmore, Jamaica. He was predominately involved in the Jamaican gospel music fraternity and produced many hit tracks for that industry itself. Later on in 2005, Dale Virgo was found and signed by Gussie Clarke
leading his musical career to higher heights. In that same year, he did the track Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Rihanna
on her début album A Girl Like Me
. Dale is also known for producing the Reggae track 'Serious Times' by Gyptian
.
In November 2008, the young producer went on to further his career even more when he began working with Jon Baker
at the Geejam Studios as the in-house producer and technical director. Since then, Dale has worked on many albums including 'Thank Me Later' by Drake
as assistant engineer for the song 'Over', and 'Great Expectations' by the Jolly Boys as the producer. Dale Virgo, since 2010, is now signed to Forward Recording, and is learning the business from top heads such as Tom Elmhirst
, Mark Jones
, and Jon Baker
to name a few.
In addition to producing, Dale Dizzle Virgo is currently the percussionist for the legendary band Jolly Boys touring Europe, United States, China, and soon Australia.
Dale first started producing at age 17 in his home studio in Portmore, Jamaica. He was predominately involved in the Jamaican gospel music fraternity and produced many hit tracks for that industry itself. Later on in 2005, Dale Virgo was found and signed by Gussie Clarke
Gussie Clarke
Augustus "Gussie" Clarke , is a reggae producer who worked with some of the top Jamaican reggae artists in the 1970s and later set up his own Music Works studio.-Career:...
leading his musical career to higher heights. In that same year, he did the track Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
on her début album A Girl Like Me
A Girl Like Me (Rihanna album)
A Girl like Me is the second studio album by Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. It was released through Def Jam Recordings on April 19, 2006 in Japan, on April 24 in the United Kingdom, and on April 25 in the United States. For the production of the album, Rihanna worked with Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken,...
. Dale is also known for producing the Reggae track 'Serious Times' by Gyptian
Gyptian
Gyptian Born on 25 October 1983, Jamaican reggae singer. He often appears with roots reggae songs within the reggae subgenre dancehall....
.
In November 2008, the young producer went on to further his career even more when he began working with Jon Baker
Jon Baker
Jonathan Baker was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams....
at the Geejam Studios as the in-house producer and technical director. Since then, Dale has worked on many albums including 'Thank Me Later' by Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
as assistant engineer for the song 'Over', and 'Great Expectations' by the Jolly Boys as the producer. Dale Virgo, since 2010, is now signed to Forward Recording, and is learning the business from top heads such as Tom Elmhirst
Tom Elmhirst
Tom Elmhirst is a British specialist music producer and mix engineer. He began his career at SARM studios in the early 90s at a time when digital audio was already becoming mainstream. Elmhirst’s experiences at SARM and with Trevor Horn have clearly influenced his current working methods...
, Mark Jones
Mark Jones
Mark Jones is the name of:* Mark Jones * Mark Jones , English footballer* Mark Jones , full back who played for Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Birmingham City and Hereford United...
, and Jon Baker
Jon Baker
Jonathan Baker was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams....
to name a few.
In addition to producing, Dale Dizzle Virgo is currently the percussionist for the legendary band Jolly Boys touring Europe, United States, China, and soon Australia.
Discography
- Rihanna - Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Def Jam)(2005)
- Gyptian - Serious Times (2005)
- Compilation - Spiritual War Riddim (2005
- Gospel Fe Share - APS Production (2004)
- Gospel Compilation - Main Frame Riddim (2005)
- Gospel Compilation - Spirit Scription (2006)
- Compilation - Consuming Fire Riddim (2006)
- 2nd Chance - Walk Gud (2007)
- 2nd Chance - Heavenly Highway (2007)
- Glory to Glorian Film - Media Mix (2006)
- Minister Blessed - Purpose (2007)
- D'Angel - Dreams (2008)
- Surf Rasta Movie - Geejam Film (2010)
- Jolly Boys - Great Expectations UK Release (Geejam Recordings/Wall Of Sound/PIAS) (2010)
- Jolly Boys - Great Expectations US and Caribbean Edition (2011)
- Drake - Over (Thank Me Later)- (2010)
- Divine Brown - Melody of My Heart (Perfect Key Riddim)(2011)
- Nordia Witter - Hour Glass (2010)
- I Eye - Fever Grass (2008)
- Queen Ifrica - Rise Ghetto Youth (2008)