Admiral T

French dancehall singer Admiral T was born Christy Campbell on March 29, 1981, in Guadeloupe, French West Indies. A lifelong reggae fan, he also absorbed influences spanning from Caribbean zouk to salsa to traditional African music. At 16 he joined the DJ collective Karukéra Sound System, exiting the collective in 2003 to mount a solo career. His debut album, Mozaik Kreyol, which channeled the spirit of his native Creole culture, proved a cult phenomenon when released on West Indian label Don's Music, and was reissued via Universal in 2004. After starring in Jean-Claude Flammand's 2005 feature film Nèg Maron, Admiral T issued his sophomore effort, Toucher l'Horizon, a year later. His third album, Instinct Admiral, arrived in 2010, followed by Face B in 2012. ~ Jason Ankeny