bvoc, 1967-2011 JM
Singer / Songwriter / Producer of Hip-Hop/Rap and Reggae
A.k.a. Dwight Errington Myers Dwight Myers
Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, singer and actor, born 24 May, 1967 in Mandeville, Jamaica and and died 8 November, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Heavy D was raised in Mount Vernon, New York, where he began to experiment with rap and rhyme at the age of eight. By the time he had reached high school, he had summoned a friend, DJ Eddie F, to help him write songs. Heavy D. and the Boyz (Eddie, G-Wiz and Trouble T-Roy) signed to Uptown in 1986 and released 'Livin' Large' the following year. 'Big Tyme' surfaced in 1989 and produced a platinum hit, "We Got Our Own Thang." The following year, Trouble T-Roy was killed in an accident. Subsequently, Heavy D. released 'Peaceful Journey' in 1992, a tribute to his long-time friend. "Now That We Found Love" went gold that same year. He later joined the Uptown Records team and began managing the company before it folded. He also began an acting career.
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Love Opus | Heavy D | 2011 | Album |
Vibes | Heavy D | 2008 | Album |
Big Booty Girls | Heavy D | 2005 | Album |
Never Did It Before/What Am I Supposed To Do | Heavy D | 2005 | Single |
Grown Man Business | Brian McKnight F/ Heavy D | 2005 | Album |
On Point | Heavy D | 1999 | Single |
A World Celebration | Cunnie Williams Feat. Heavy D | 1999 | Album |
Heavy: Tracks From The Album | Heavy D | 1999 | Album |
Heavy | Heavy D | 1999 | Album |
Don't Stop | Heavy D | 1999 | Album |
Waterbed Hev | Heavy D | 1997 | Album |
Big Daddy | Heavy D | 1997 | Single |
Keep It Comin | Heavy D | 1997 | Single |
I'll Do Anything | Heavy D | 1997 | Album |
Walls Come Tumblin' Down | Heavy D & Cocoa Tea | 1995 | Album |
Run Check | Heavy D | 1993 | Single |
Hotness | Heavy D And Buju Banton | 1993 | Single |
Respect Due | Daddy Freddy, Heavy D | 1992 | Single |
Just Coolin' | Levert Featuring Heavy D | 1989 | Album |
Modern Connection | Heavy D, Courtney Melody, Brigadier Jerry | Single | |
Run This Town / Private Dancer | Rihanna Feat Jay-Z & Capleton / Sizzla & Heavy D | Single | |
More Love | Heavy D & Robert Ffrench | Single | |
Modern Connection / Modern Girl | Heavy D / Courtney Melody / Brigadier Jerry | Album | |
Big And Broad | Super Cat / Heavy D / Frankie Paul | Single | |
Big & Ready | Heavy D / Super Cat / Frankie Paul | Album |
Heavy D. & The Boyz US *1986 Hip-Hop/Rap |
Heavy Deeds Rock |
Heavy Demons CH |
Heavy Depth Perception |
Heavy Deviance |
Heavy Discipline |
Heavy Disco Rock, Dance and R&B/Soul |
HEAVY DRAG Rock |
Heavy Drapes Alternative and Rock |
Heavy Drop BR Dance |
Heavy Duty dr Rock |
Heavy Duty voc Alternative |
Heavy Duty |
Heavy Duty Brothers Dance |