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Everold Anthoney Dwyer (born on July 3, 1971), professionally known as Daddy Rings, is a Jamaican Reggae producer and singer-songwriter.
Daddy Rings | |
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| Also known as | Daddy Rings |
| Born | Everold Anthoney Dwyer (1971-07-03) July 3, 1971 |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, Dancehall |
| Occupations | Producer, singer, singjay songwriter |
| Works | |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Label | African Glory Records |
Spouse | Andrea Gray-Dwyer |
In 1994, He recorded his first single, Politician with King Jammy's Studio. That same year, a compilation EP titled 4 The Hard Way with Daddy Rings and other artists such as African, Determine and Dandymite was released by King Jammy's. In 1997, he signed with Augustus "Gussie" Clarke and released his first album, Stand Out. In 2007, He released his second album, The Most High. In 2016, he released his latest album with In the Streets' with Kingstone Records.
He has also written and produced songs for acts such as Gentleman, Ky-mani Marley, Mark Wonder, Natty King, Tamika, Christopher Martin and many others.
Early Life
Dwyer was born in Christiana, Manchester, Jamaica. He was raised by his two parents with 4 sisters in a small rural community. He was attending HEART/NSTA Trust to learn welding when he was given the opportunity to record a single, which opened doors to his music career. His stage name came from a nickname he was given from his father, Ringo, based on the cowboy. The name Ringo was already taken, so then he adjusted to alias we now know as Daddy Rings.
Personal Life
Dwyer has been married since 2014, and has two daughters.
Career
Early 80's and 90's: The Beginning
Dwyer was initially influenced to become as singer as his grandfather who was in a band, who would take him along whenever there were performances. He was, then, gifted a guitar by of one his uncles, and he used to strum Bob Marley's songs on it. Then, his uncle gave him an opportunity to showcase this talent as his uncle operated a large sound system, Culture Shanty Hi-Fi.
He then began doing dub-plates with Miami Voice Sound System in Portmore, Jamaica.
Dwyer met King Jammy through a good friend of his named Oliver. He was introduced to Oliver through his friend, Gary, who heard him singing while he was working. He then recorded his first single Politician in 1994. King Jammy released a colloboration EP with emerging Dancehall artists including Daddy Rings, African, Determine, Dandymite.
He was introduced to producer Gussie Clarke, by singer Andy Livingston, who he was recording with at the time. He then recorded his 18-single album, Stand Out, produced by Gussie Clarke.
Early 2000's: Pivotal Career Moment
He founded African Glory Records in 2005. He released his second album, a 17-track album titled "The Most High" under the African Glory Records and Rockers Town. He also recorded singles such as Self-Reliance by Paul Elliott and others.
2016 to present
In 2016, he released his latest album, a 14-track album, "In the Streets" with Kingstone Records. He is currently working on new singles.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album Details | Charting |
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| Stand Out |
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| The Most High |
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| In the Streets |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Label |
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| "Politician" | 1993 | Jammy's |
| "Mad Mad World" | 1993 | Jammy's |
| "How Yu Body Look So" (with Boom Dandimite) | 1993 | Father & Son |
| "Action Pack" | 1994 | Champion |
| "Good Love" | 1994 | Kingston 11 |
| "Young And Restless" | 1994 | Kingston 11 |
| "Girl Child" | 1995 | Jammy's |
| "Row Your Boat" | 1995 | Ghetto Vibes |
| "Put Him On Pause" | 1996 | Worm Dem |
| "She's Got The Moves" | 1998 | I & I |
| "Big Up All The Hustlers" | 1999 | Crown Star |
| "Fraid A Wi" | 1999 | 1st Foundation |
| "Trad Pon The Right Way" | 1999 | Madstorm |
| "Weed Song" | 1999 | Fan Club |
| "Arena" (with Mighty Tolga & Gentleman) | 2000 | Germaican |
| "The Wiff" | 2001 | Pow Pow |
| "Call Me On The Telephone" | 2002 | Pow Pow |
| "River Jordan" (with Gentleman) | 2002 | Black Scorpio |
| "Anything For You" | 2004 | Pow Pow |
| "Self Reliance" (with Paul Elliott) | 2004 | Al.Ta.Fa.An. |
| "I See Dem Coming" | 2005 | Energy Beat |
| "Yeah He" | 2005 | Steven Stanley |
| "Ghetto Youth Rise" (with Ras Shiloh) | 2006 | Pow Pow |
| "Youth Uprising" (with Andy Livingston) | 2007 | Black Dutch |
| "Thank You Jah" (with Mark Wonder) | 2007 | Al.Ta.Fa.An. |
| "Ganja Pipe (Hip Hop Mix)" | 2010 | Irie Ites |
| "Ganja Pipe (Reggae Mix)" | 2010 | Irie Ites |
| "Untouchable" | 2016 | Kingstone |
| "Family" (with multiple artists) | 2018 | Al.Ta.Fa.An. |
| "Dispensation" | 2021 | Digital release |
| "Gloria (Megamix)" | 2021 | Digital release |
| "Ganja Pipe (Remix)" | 2022 | Irie Ites |
Notes
References
- Discogs. "Daddy Rings Discography". Retrieved 9 June 2026 from https://www.discogs.com/artist/229744-Daddy-Rings
- Kingstone Records. "Daddy Rings". Retrieved 9 June 2026 from https://www.kingstone.de/artists/daddy-rings/
- Reggaeville. "Daddy Rings – Biography". Retrieved 9 June 2026 from https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/daddy-rings/about/
- Treibhaus. "Daddy Rings". Retrieved 9 June 2026 from https://treibhaus.at/kuenstler/507/daddy-rings?c=D