Thriller U

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Thriller U
Birth nameEustace Adolphus Hamilton
Born (1969-08-14) 14 August 1969 (age 54)
Kingston, Jamaica
Genres Reggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1986–present
Labels
Website www.instagram.com/thrilleru_theworldsinger

Eustace Adolphus Hamilton (born 14 August 1969), better known by his stage name Thriller U, is a Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter. [1]

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Biography

Thriller U was born Eustace Adolphus Hamilton in Kingston, Jamaica, 14 August 1969. While attending the Spanish Town Secondary School in St. Catherine Jamaica, his interest in music and songwriting started to develop.

Discography

Albums

Split albums

Compilations albums

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References

  1. "Thriller U Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved 15 November 2013