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Sheila Hylton, daughter of Jamaican parents, was born in London but grew up in Kingston. His grandfather was a fan of jazz music and was asked to convey the love and leverage the music sounds like those of Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn.

Although Sheila was interested not only in music but also for modeling and acting.
As for music, his first single was recorded and produced in the legendary Harry J studies and was a cover of Ebony, called "Life in the Country" .
This single received rave reviews and fast becoming one of the most interesting singers of the era. Calling the attention of Chris Blackwell own, owner of Island Records , who quickly made her sign with his label's subsidiary, Mango Records.

edit Soon "Do not Ask My Neighbours" , which peaked at nro.17 of the UK charts, staying for several weeks.

This success is followed by two covers, the first of Cilla Black "Breakfast in Bed" and the second Sting "Bed's Too Big Without You" , which became not only a hit all but the biggest success achieved by the singer, and that even to this day, every so often echoed in any radio or sound system, not only in Jamaica but also in Europe and North America. No doubt this is one of super hits of reggae music.

Sheila was also the first Jamaican nominated for a Grammy. Distinction shared with a group of artists as payroll belonged to the album "Reggae Sunsplash '81": A Tribute To Bob Marley ", and was even invited to participate as a presenter of the awards. While we sailed

musical successes, Sheila continued her modeling career and also added his other job as a stewardess on Air Jamaica.
Sheila & Cedric Brooks

In 1984, for personal reasons, he emigrated to the U.S.. Returning to Jamaica in sporadic visits, but continued his musical work with Irving "Allah" Lloyd (Chalice) . These results would be a few years later.

Sheila & Ken Boothe


Interestingly the first LP by Sheila Hilton was edited to 30 years after its debut. The long awaited album is called "Steppin ' and contains new and unreleased tracks, some re-arranged and others of old times, for example, who does a duet with his friend Dennis Brown " we are in love " , and a cover of Ken Boothe "Freedom Street" or "Rhythm of Life" a duet with Althea Hewitt .

SHEILA HYLTON AT HARRY J 'STUDIO: