Biography: Not to be confused with the influential silent screen director/comedian Charles Chaplin, Jamaica's Charlie Chaplin is one of reggae music's leading proponents of the dancehall style, in which toasters rap over reggae backing tracks. Chaplin is noted for his rapid-fire vocal style and his mixture of humor with social and political commentary, often speaking out against violence, drug abuse, and disrespect to women. A top-selling artist in Jamaica, Charlie Chaplin has also appeared in several concert videos.
