Eek-A-Mouse: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ripton Joseph Hylton (born 19 November 1957), known artistically as Eek-A-Mouse, is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is one of the earliest artists to be described as a singjay. He is known for pioneering his own style of scatting, differing from the-then toasting deejays in the 1980s. Apart from his distinctive vocal style, Eek-A-Mouse has been noted for often wearing flashy and eccentric costumes during his performances. In a 1985 interview, he explained: "Entertaining is not just singing and rapping to audiences. People want to see you in costume and dancing."
Quick facts about Eek-A-Mouse
- Full name: Eek-A-Mouse
- Born: 1957-11-19
- Nationality: Jamaica
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q726804
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Who is Eek-A-Mouse?
Ripton Joseph Hylton (born 19 November 1957), known artistically as Eek-A-Mouse, is a Jamaican reggae musician.
What nationality is Eek-A-Mouse?
Eek-A-Mouse is Jamaica.
When was Eek-A-Mouse born?
Eek-A-Mouse was born on 1957-11-19.
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