With his untimely death, we’ve lost one of the best Jamaican reggae and dancehall producers of his generation. Robert Dixon, who is more popularly known by his professional name Bobby Digital, has died at the age of 59. Reports are that Dixon began to feel ill and was eventually admitted and later died. … Bobby Digital and his Digital-B label, helped shape the culture of dance hall by producing countless hits!! He got his name “Bobby Digital” from his colleague Bunny Lee who is the head of Trojan Records. “RIP to the Great Great Bobby Digital,” Skatta Burrell wrote on IG. He reportedly succumbed to a kidney-related illness after he had gone to do his weekly dialysis treatment at the hospital. The music producer reportedly died of a kidney-related illness that he has been battling. Robert Dixon, who is more popularly known by his professional name Bobby Digital, has died at the age of 59. The music producer reportedly died of a kidney-related illness that he has been battling. He will be missed,” Lee said. A giant in the game of dance hall! Bobby Digital was a top Jamaican producer who is known for his signature sound which has influenced many in the reggae music industry and beyond. Bobby Digital: Legendary Reggae/Dancehall Producer Is Dead At 59. One of the greatest teachers who’ve empowered so many it is with a passion that I even speak on this Man’s accomplishments and talent. He was a great colleague and a great friend, and one of the most brilliant minds in reggae music.”. YouTube Embed: No video/playlist ID has been supplied, www.IrieDale.com | Bobby Digital: Legendary Reggae/Dancehall Producer Is Dead At 59. Following one of his weekly dialysis treatments, Dixon reported that he felt ill, and shortly after being admitted, he died at the hospital. He continued, “He was the one who brought Shabba Ranks to the world, and he started off Garnet Silk too. Popular reggae and dancehall music producer Bobby Digital has passed away. Following one of his weekly dialysis treatments, … Bobby just had a distinctive feel for the music, a brilliant mind, and he was truly one of reggae’s greats. He worked closely with King Jammy and helped to carve out the computerized era in dancehall music. He was given his nickname "Bobby Digital" because King Jammy, whom he worked with in the mid-1980s, had begun experimenting with digital rhythms at around the same time. Check my next post for excerpts from a Documentary on him I came across a few months ago. Bobby Digital is responsible for plenty of hits from the likes of Garnett Silk, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, and more. Reports are that Dixon began to feel ill and was eventually admitted and later died. The reggae and dancehall music fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the death of legendary studio engineer and music producer Bobby ‘Bobby Digital’ Dixon, who died yesterday at age 59 of a kidney-related illness. Bobby Digital will forever be remembered as one of the most prolific and influential producers of dancehall and reggae music’s digital era. He reportedly succumbed to a kidney-related illness after he had gone to do his weekly dialysis treatment at the hospital. Honor and respect on all levels Bobby Digital Dixon as a Producer/Engineer/Sound System(Heatwave) owner you’ve inspired so many.”, Shaggy wrote, “We lost a hero today!!! Robert "Bobby Digital" Dixon, one of dancehall/reggae's most successful music producers, died on Thursday at age 59. Members of the reggae/dancehall community have been paying homage to Bobby Digital as news of his passing spreads. Robert “Bobby Digital” Dixon, one of dancehall/reggae’s most successful music producers, died on Thursday at age 59. Popular reggae and dancehall music producer Bobby Digital has passed away. The music producer reportedly died of a kidney-related illness that he has been battling. Some of the songs that Bobby Digital had a hand in audio engineering some of the best 80’s and 9-‘s hits like Shabba Ranks’ “Just Reality,” and “Wicked In A Bed.” Also “Till I’m Laid to Rest” by Buju Banton, and Sizzla’s “Black Woman and Child.”. “There are no words to describe how we are feeling right now Bobby we just spoke three days ago on the phone you are responsible for so many peoples career including ours you opened up your home and your studio to our family we will never forget you and I will make sure your name continues to be heard around the world LOVE YOU OUR BROTHER FOREVER MISS DIXON TRUDY AND CRAIGY,” Gramps Morgan wrote in his tribute. Condolences to his family.”. Robert Dixon aka Bobby Digital died on May 21st due to kidney problems. In 1994, Digital worked on creating rhythms that would re-establish Shabba Ranks with his dancehall audience. Robert Dixon (March 11, 1961 – May 21, 2020), known as Bobby Digital, was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall producer. With his credibility as a ghetto youth, a roster of gifted artists and a wider audience following his work with world-class acts, Digital is likely to remain a highly respected and … “This Man’s contribution to our Music and Culture is so overwhelming I can’t begin to explain. The prolific musician was the head of the Digital B record label, one of the pioneers in 80’s dancehall and reggae music digital engineering. Popular reggae and dancehall music producer Bobby Digital has passed away. … he’ll be greatly missed. Robert Dixon, who is more popularly known by his professional name Bobby Digital, has died at the age of 59. The record executive said in a statement, “He was one of the greatest producers ever in dancehall and reggae music.

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