CARLTON LIVNGSTON  In 1978 he went to Channel One Records to record :( TALE of TWO CITIES). After that he went to “STUDIO ONE”, this led to such hits as (WHY) (HERE I STAND) and (PREDICTIONS).   It was around this same period Carlton was approached by Leon Symoie and Chester Symoie, from “THRILLSEEKERS” label, to record some songs. These recording sessions added up to his first LP called “SOWETO.”   The Early eighties were a busy stage in Carlton’s career, he recorded (Mr. DJ) and (CUSS RASTA) for “U Brown’s” label, and during this same period was recording (TRODDING) and (TRICKS) for Sly and Robbie’s “TAXI” label. Early 80,s Carlton also recorded for Clive Jarrett’s “DYNAMITE RECORDS” some of these recordings include (RUMORS) (MARIE)and(CONFUSION). In 1982 release his second LP called appropriately “TRODDING” (DYLP-002) The single was also released on Island Records Compilation.   Carlton immigrates to the States Early Eighties linked up with Clive Busy and recorded (COLD WINTER).Carlton also linked up with Percy Chin and Junior from JA Life Records. This combination of great singing and producing created the dance hall hit (100lb A COLLIE WEED)(GREL-66 and an LP of the same name released on Greensleeves. He has also recorded for Bull Wackies label.   In 1994 Carlton released a self produce CD called (Emotions) (GVD-2025) this was released on Grapevine Records and included such hits as (A NO ONE DAY) and (I SAW YOUR LIGHTS). Carlton most recent CD, s include (Un-Forgiven) (Jamadon-1099) and {(Retrospect)(Lighthouse-LMCD-3002)} which is a compilation of his greatest hits. Carlton has been hailed as one of the best singer/songwriter of his time. He has worked with many of the greatest Reggae Producers, and his music has been covered by such singers as, Gregory Isaac, Dennis Brown, Sanchez, Carl Meeks and Shinehead. Carlton songs as been used by such Rap artist as KRS one and JA Rule Carlton will go down in the history of Jamaican music as an icon.