# Chezidek > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Chezidek > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Chezidek.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chezidek > Source revision: 1345797192 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Jamaican roots reggae singer (born 1973) Chezidek Chezidek performing in 2010 Background information Also known as Chezidek, Mel-Chezidek, Chilla Rinch Born Desbert Johnson 1973 (age 52–53) Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica Genres Roots reggae Occupation Singer Years active 2000–present[citation needed] Labels Cousins, Greensleeves Records, Massive B, Our Promotion, VP Records Website chezidekreggae.com Musical artist **Chezidek** (born **Desbert Johnson**; 1973) is a Jamaican [roots reggae](/source/Roots_reggae) singer.[1] He is known for his [hit singles](/source/Hit_single), "Call Pon Dem" (featured in *[Grand Theft Auto IV](/source/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV)*), "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Inna Di Road", and "Leave De Trees". ## Biography Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann's Bay Marching Band.[2] After finishing school he performed on [sound systems](/source/Sound_system_(Jamaican)) in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and [DJing](/source/DJing) at various dance and talent shows.[3] He left [St. Ann's Bay](/source/Saint_Ann_Parish%2C_Jamaica) for [Kingston](/source/Kingston%2C_Jamaica) where he linked up with [record producer](/source/Record_producer) [Philip "Fatis" Burrell](/source/Philip_%22Fatis%22_Burrell) from [Xterminator Production](/source/Xterminator).[3] He recorded his first [album](/source/Album) in 2002, entitled *Harvest Time* ([distributed](/source/Record_distributor) by [VP Records](/source/VP_Records)), with popular tracks such as "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Breakfree" and the title track "Harvest Time".[2] His first [number one](/source/Chart-topper) [hit single](/source/Hit_single) "Leave De Trees" on the Our Promotion label,[4] produced by Hugh Miller (aka Bunny Dan) went on [BBC](/source/BBC) [Top 10](/source/Top_40) [dancehall](/source/Dancehall) [chart](/source/Record_chart).[3] Since then he has performed on major events such as Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for [Middlesex (County)](/source/Saint_Ann_Parish%2C_Jamaica).[3] Chezidek's album *[Inna Di Road](/source/Inna_Di_Road_(album))* was produced by Bobby "Massive B" Konders and distributed by [Greensleeves Records](/source/Greensleeves_Records) in September 2007. "Call Pon Dem" as well as covers of "Mi Nah Run" from his album *[Inna Di Road](/source/Inna_Di_Road_(album))* is featured on the fictional radio station [Massive B Sound system](/source/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV_soundtrack#Massive_B_Soundsystem_96.9) in *[Grand Theft Auto IV](/source/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV)*. ## Discography ***Harvest Time*** (album) - Released: 16 July 2002 - Format: CD (Catalog VP2188.2), LP (Catalog VP2188.1) - Label: [VP Records](/source/VP_Records) - Producer: Phillip "Fattis" Burell - Tracks: Eleven - Singles: "Breakfree", "Can't Hear Must Feel", "Harvest Time" ***Rising Sun*** (album) - Released: 29 March 2005 - Format: CD (Catalog VP2259.2), LP (Catalog VP2259.1) - Label: VP Records - Producer: Phillip "Fattis" Burell - Tracks: Fourteen - Singles: "Inna Love" ***Mash Dem Down*** (album) - Released: 18 August 2006 - Format: CD (Catalog ALTA002.2), 2-LP Set (Catalog ALTA002.1) - Label: Al.Ta.Fa.An - Producer: Soljie Hamilton - Tracks: Fourteen - Singles: "Mash Dem Down" ***Firm Up Yourself*** (album) - Released: 5 June 2007 - Format: CD (Catalog COUD0006.2), LP (Catalog COUD0006.1) - Label: Cousins Records - Tracks: Fourteen ***[Inna Di Road](/source/Inna_Di_Road_(album))*** (album) - Released: 11 September 2007 - Format: CD (Catalog GREL300.2), LP (Catalog GREL300.1) - Label: [Greensleeves Records](/source/Greensleeves_Records) - Producer: Bobby "Massive B" Konders - Tracks: Fourteen - Bonus tracks: Two (Music Videos – "Inna Di Road", "Call Pon Dem") on ([enhanced](/source/Enhanced_CD)) CD - Singles: "Call Pon Dem", "Inna Di Road", "Leave The Trees", "Mi Nah Run" ***Judgement Time*** (album) - Released: 4 June 2010 - Label: Heartbeat Europ (SunnyMoon) - Tracks: Seventeen ### Charted songs List of charted songs, showing year released, chart positions and album name Title Year Peak chart position Album JAM Air. [it] [5] "Let's Stay Together" 2021 9 Reggae Virus: First Dose ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-unreg_1-0)** ["Chezidek Biography"](http://www.unitedreggae.com/artist/n71/chezidek). *United Reggae Online Reggae Magazine*. Retrieved 30 May 2008. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-regfr_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-regfr_2-1) ["Fiche Artiste: Chezidek Biography"](http://www.reggaefrance.com/artiste-275-chezidek.html). *Reggae France*. Retrieved 31 May 2008. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-chezcom_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-chezcom_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-chezcom_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-chezcom_3-3) ["Chezidek Biography"](http://www.chezidek.com/bio.php). *Chezidek.com*. Retrieved 31 May 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-riddimbase_4-0)** ["Tunes on the Our Promotion Label"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110726045039/http://www.dancehallmusic.de/riddimbase/query.php?category=label&id=654&page=1). *RiddimBase.org/Dancehallmusic.de*. Archived from [the original](http://www.dancehallmusic.de/riddimbase/query.php?category=label&id=654&page=1) on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["JAMMS – BMAT Charts – Top 10"](https://www.jammsonline.com). [Jamaica Music Society](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jamaica_Music_Society&action=edit&redlink=1) [[it](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Music_Society)]. 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