Silver Cat
b'Neil McDonald, 1974, Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies. Silver Cat began chanting on local sound systems, although he had to overcome the indifference of his parents when he decided that he should concentrate on a musical career. In 1993, he journeyed to Kingston alongside his \\u2018sparring partner\\u2019, the equally gravelly voiced DJ, Supervisor. While the DJ duo had become local heroes in Clarendon they felt a need to establish themselves in various recording studios based in the capital. Silver Cat auditioned at Donovan Germain\\u2019s Penthouse Studio where he recorded the unreleased \\u2018Oh La La\\u2019, that was followed by his official debut \\u2018I Know\\u2019. While Silver Cat recorded with Germain, Supervisor recorded with Steely And Clevie who released, \\u2018Roundness\\u2019 on the then popular \\u2018Hardcore\\u2019 rhythm. While Supervisor enjoyed some success, Silver Cat\\u2019s second recording with Germain failed to make an impact in the Jamaican chart. Silver Cat felt dissatisfied with Penthouse and was consequently introduced to Patrick Roberts, the leader and guiding mentor of the Shocking Vibes crew. Roberts recorded Silver Cat\\u2019s debut on the au courant \\u2018Corduroy\\u2019 rhythm entitled, \\u2018Dead In Yah\\u2019, a dancehall favourite that was subsequently banned for its violent lyrics. The follow-up \\u2018Fowl Affair\\u2019, which proved to be his breakthrough hit, demonstrated his ability for comical lyricism. Silver Cat\\u2019s vocal style was clearly influenced by artists such as Buju Banton and Mega Banton. In 1995, he joined Beenie Man on his second international hit \\u2018Chronic\\u2019'