ArtistInfo

Al Pancho

voc, JM
Singer of Reggae
A.k.a. Owen Ricardo Brown Owen Brown

Owen Ricardo Brown, known professionally as Al Pancho, is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, deejay, producer, and owner of the label, Kingston Wall Music. He has released seven solo albums and over 50 singles including number one hits in Italy, Mexico, and Chile. Inspired by his Rastafari beliefs, Al Pancho seeks to break through racial boundaries, unite people, and promote harmony through music. Al Pancho was born on June 8, 1974 in Kingston, Jamaica where his mother was a dressmaker and his father owned a car body shop. He was raised by his grandmother in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica, and from the age of seven he worked as a fisherman to support the household. He discovered his passion for music at 12 years old when he began singing songs at his local church and entertaining friends at their homes. He became influenced by deejays such as Buju Banton and Shabba Ranks, and when he was 14 he moved alone to Kingston, Jamaica to pursue music.

Genres

• Reggae
• Pop