Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica as Leroy Russell he first gathered
inspiration to become a musician at an early age. While a student at
Anchovy High school he performed at many gatherings there, as well as in
his community, Flankers. He was strongly motivated by his home crowd to
pursue a career as a professional in music. He took their advice and
proceeded to record his first song, Spartan Story at Snipa studios in
Flankers. He became a staple at the studio recording several tracks,
Sparta Out At Night, Mama Mi Love You, Father Save Them Soul, Still Live
On and his
break
out hit, Warn Dem. The songs became well known and subsequently he
became a household name in his local environs and was a prominent
performer on stage shows throughout Western Jamaica.
Popular deejay Vybz Kartel noticed his talent during a performance in
Montego Bay. Impressed by the budding star, it didn’t take
long
for him to initiate Tommy Lee a few months later. In March 2010 he
became an official member of the Portmore Empire (Gaza). He then
recorded his first tunes under the teacher’s guidance: Holding Out The
Pressure on the Gangsta City Riddim, Gypsy on the Teeza riddim and
Money make Friends. His first major performance was at Reggae Sumfest 2011 alongside headliner, Vybz
Kartel and other Gaza members.
Tommy Lee Sparta broke out on his own at popular Reggae festival
Sting, this was his first major solo performance. In 2012 his prominence
in mainstream dancehall raised as he ga
ined his first number one record in the island. The hit song, Some Bwoy (link Pon Chain) climbed up to the
top
of the charts, making him the most anticipated new act for Reggae
Sumfest 2012. He solidified himself as the break out act of the year
leaving Sumfest with one of the best performances of the
event.
He made another mark with, Psycho shooting straight to the top of the
charts.The Olympic fever persuaded Tommy Lee Sparta to rerecord both of
his chart toppers in honor of Jamaica’s Olympic team and track
superstar, Usain Bolt. The remixes sparked immense attention and became
unofficial sound tracks for Team Jamaica supporters.
Tommy Lee Sparta looks forward to taking Dancehall music to the
pinnacle of the international stage by way of his versatility. His music
is strongly influenced by different genres: reggae, dancehall, Hip Hop,
Pop and rock. Artistes that have inspired him are: Vybz Kartel, Michael
Jackson and
Bob
Marley among others. Many describe his style of music as Gothic
dancehall. His lyrics and unique sounds are startling different and is
grabbing the attention of many on his journey to success.
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