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Admiral T
Concert of Admiral T in Paris
Concert of Admiral T in Paris
Background information
Birth nameChristy Campbell
Also known asAdmiral T
Born(1981-03-29)29 March 1981(age 43)
Les Abymes,Guadeloupe,French West Indies
OriginFrance (Guadeloupe)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • DJ
  • actor
  • fashion designer
  • record producer
Years active1993–present
Labels
Formerly ofKarukera Sound System
WebsiteOfficial site of Admiral T

Christy Campbell(born March 29, 1981), known by the stage nameAdmiral T,is a French singer, rapper, songwriter, DJ, and actor. He is one of the most popular and successful Guadeloupean singers. He is also a designer and the creator of the clothing trademark WOK LINE.

Biography

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Born in 1981 on the French island ofGuadeloupe,he was one of ten children. He also has roots in the nearby island of Dominica.[1]At the age of 6, he joined the dancehall group Karukera Sound System; he left the group in 1992 to start a solo career; releasing his first albumMozaïk Kréyòl.During the sneak preview ofSean PaulatBercy Stadiumin 2004, Admiral T outperformed himself and drew much attention.[2]Universal Music Group's delegates who attended this concert decided to sign Admiral T and re-released his album onUniversal Records,featuring artists likeWyclef Jeanor French rapperRohff.Admiral T's album became a hit throughout theWest Indies,FranceandEurope.

In 2005, Admiral T starred in Guadeloupean directorJean-Claude Barny's filmNèg Maron.The following year, he released his second album,Toucher L'Horizon,which also gained popular and commercial success and got awarded aCésaire of Music Awardin October 2006. Admiral T spent much of 2007 in France,Londonand theCaribbeanon his"Fòs A Péyi La"Tour (from his title song duet withKassav'). Admiral T also won aSkyrock Music Awardin December 2007 and aVirgin music Awardin February 2008. He launched his own clothing lineWOK LINEand made a new tour in Africa during 2008. The following year, Admiral T performed in Germany atSummerjam,Europe's biggestreggaefestivaland at Dominica'sWorld Creole Music Festival.On 19 April 2010, he released his 3rd album:Instinct Admiral,comprising featurings ofMachel Montano,Busy Signal,La Fouine,Médine,Young Chang MC, Lieutenant,Patrick Saint-Éloi,Fanny J and Awa Imani. Besides his solo career, Admiral T is also the producer of the newcomerreggae-dancehallsinger Wyckyd J.

In 2014, he sangOn n'oublie pas(written by Serge Bilé) with several artists and personalities includingAlpha Blondy,Jocelyne BéroardandHarry Roselmack.This song is a tribute to the 152 victims Martinique of thecrash of 16 August 2005,to remember this event and to help the AVCA, the association of the victims of the air disaster, to raise funds.[3]

Personal life

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Campbell has been married to wife and manager Jessica since 2005. They have 3 children: twins Dylan and Lewis and daughter Chelsy. They met at age 20 and wed 4 years later. They have launched a streetwear clothing line.[4]

Nèg Maron

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In the 2005 film, Admiral T plays one of two Guadeloupean residents of an urban slum who survive off of illicit activities.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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Admiral T in Stade de France
Admiral T Nuit Créole
Year Album Peak chart positions
FRA
[6]
2003 Mosaik Kreyol 30
2006 Toucher l'horizon 9
2010 Instinct Admiral 15
2012 Face B 36
2014 I Am Christy Campbell 81
2019 Caribbean Monster 196
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Singles

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Year Single Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[6] 		SWI
2002 "Gwadada" - -
2004 "Dancehall X-Plosion"
(feat. Pearl) 		56 -
2006 "Les mains en l'air"
(feat.Diam's) 		29 76
2007 "Fos a péyi la"
(feat.Kassav') 		- -
2010 "Viser la victoire"
(feat.La FouineandMédine) 		- -
Featured in
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
FRA
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2012 "Ma reine"
(Axel Tonyfeat. Admiral T) 		76
2012 "Meet me"
(NUZ feat. Admiral T)

Mixtapes

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  • Mek It Happen(2002)
  • Killa Session(2002)
  • Ti Moun Ghetto(2004)
  • Determiné Dèpi Piti(2005)
  • Flagada Smokey(2006)
  • Dancehall Festival(2006)
  • Good To Mixx vol.2(2006)
  • The Big Champion(2006)
  • Reyel Champion Soti Gwada(2007)
  • Ti Moun Ghetto 2(2007)
  • The King of the Dancefloor(2007)

Compilations

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  • Ragga Kolor(2002)
  • Dancehall Clash(2002)
  • Ragga Dancehall N°1(2003)
  • Groovin Attitude(2004)
  • Ragga Masters(2004)
  • Génération Rap RnB vol. 2(2004)
  • Exclusif Admiral T(2005)
  • Ninety Seven K-Ribbean(2005)
  • Unis-Sons(2005)
  • Reggae Bashement(2006)
  • Total Reggaeton 2(2006)
  • Generation Dancehall(2007)
  • Rap & R'n'B Non Stop(2007)
  • Coupé Décalé Mania(2007)
  • BexXx Cluzif(2008)
  • Too Much Gangsta(2008)
  • Good Times(2008)
  • Mesrine(2008)
  • Don's Collector Saison 3(2008)
  • Soprano Riddim(2008) (produced byBost & Bim)

Contributions

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  • 1848of Karukera Sound System (1998)
  • Special Requestof Karukera Sound System (2000)
  • Welcome to Haitiof Wyclef Jean (2004)
  • La Fierté Des Notresof Rohff (2004)
  • Caribbean Sessionsof Karukera Sound System (2005)
  • Ma visionof Saël (2005)
  • Émancipéof Vibe (2005)
  • Dans Tes Rêvesof Disiz La Peste (2005)
  • Ah Shwe BahofDr. Lefty(2005)
  • Soné Ka-LaofJacques Schwarz-Bart(2006)
  • Face A La Réalitéof Saik (2007)
  • Les Liens Sacrésof Nèg'Marrons (2008)
  • In Transitof Ziggi (2008)

Filmography

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Films

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  • Nèg Maronof Jean-Claude Flamand Barny (2005)
  • Le Mur du Silenceof Jean-Claude Flamand Barny (2009)
  • Retour au paysof Julien Dalle (2010)

Concerts

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  • Le Grand Méchant Zouk(2006)
  • Fos a Péyi La Tour(2007)

Reportages

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  • Mozaïk Kréyòl(2004)
  • Toucher L'Horizon(2006)
  • Dancehall Story(2008)

Clips

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  • Rapide(1998)
  • Pas Comme Les Autres,featuring Saël (2000)
  • Rendez-Vous,featuring Curtis (2000)
  • Youth Attack,featuring Curtis (2001)
  • So Strong,Savage Riddim (2002)
  • Otantik,Hum Riddim (2002)
  • Le Bien Et Le Mal,featuring Tiwony & Curtis (2002)
  • Gwadada(2002)
  • Lov',featuring Little Espion (2003)
  • Rèv An Mwen(2003)
  • Move Together,featuring Square One (2003)
  • Dancehall X-Plosion,featuring Pearl (2004)
  • Ok,featuring Saik (2004)
  • Mets Nous A L'Aise,featuring Saël (2005)
  • Lanmou Épi Respè(2006)
  • Fos A Péyi La,featuringKassav'(2006)
  • Les Mains En L'Air,featuringDiam's(2006)
  • Ti Moun Ghetto(2007)
  • Pé La,featuringJacques Schwarz-Bart(2008)

References

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  1. ^Horn, David (5 October 2017).Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 11: Genres: Europe.Bloomsbury Publishing USA. p. 630.ISBN9781501326103.
  2. ^Interview of Admiral T (traduction),3 December 1982
  3. ^"Crash du 16 août:" On n'oublie pas ""[Crash of August 16: "We don't forget" ] (in French). MartiniqueFrance-Antilles.6 August 2014.
  4. ^"Admiral T et Jessica Campell: 12 ans de mariage et plus complices que jamais! | People Bo Kay".People Bo Kay | Le webzine de chez nous!(in French).Retrieved22 March2018.
  5. ^Bonilla, Yarimar (6 October 2015).Non-Sovereign Futures: French Caribbean Politics in the Wake of Disenchantment.University of Chicago Press.ISBN9780226283951.
  6. ^abcLesCharts Admiral T discography
  7. ^"Le Top de la semaine: Top Albums Fusionnes – SNEP (Week 44, 2019)"(in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived fromthe originalon 4 November 2019.Retrieved5 November2019.
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See also

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