DancehallMag Top 100 Artists
Week of November 2, 2026
Tommy Lee Sparta
DancehallMag
Artist 100
#30
Current
#30
Peak
2
Weeks
- Real name
- Leroy Russell Junior
- Born
- November 4, 1987
- Hometown
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaican dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta, born Leroy Russell Junior, is known for his “Gothic Dancehall” style combining dark lyrical themes with energetic performance. He rose to fame in 2007 and gained major recognition after joining Vybz Kartel’s Portmore Empire, where he released breakout hits like “Some Bwoy” and “Psycho.” His music often blends dancehall with elements of reggae, rock fusion, and EDM. Despite controversy in his career, he has remained a prominent figure in the Jamaican music scene, releasing multiple EPs and albums such as Grim Reaper, New Creator, and Reincarnation, and performing on major Caribbean stages and festivals.
Awards
- Youth View Awards, Chart-topping Song of the Year, “Psycho” (2012), won
- Youth View Awards, Collaboration of the Year and Favorite Local Artiste (Male) (2012), nominated
- IRAWMA, Best Dancehall Stagecraft Entertainer (2020), nominated

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