DancehallMag Top 100 Artists
Week of November 2, 2026
Bugle
DancehallMag
Artist 100
#94
Current
#94
Peak
2
Weeks
- Real name
- Roy Thompson
- Born
- January 30, 1982
- Hometown
- Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer-songwriter known for conscious, socially aware music blending reggae and modern dancehall. He rose to prominence after writing for Elephant Man before launching a solo career in 2007 with his breakout single “What I’m Gonna Do.” Known for hit songs like “Nuh Compatible,” “Don’t Give Up,” and “Rasta Party,” Bugle focuses on themes of social justice, poverty, love, and resilience through his music.
Awards
- 2025 Caribbean Music Award (Winner): Reggae Collaboration of the Year
- 2026 Grammy Awards (Nominee): Best Reggae Album
- 2025 IRAWMA Awards (Nominee): Best Album/CD
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