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November 18, 2008
Owner of Top Ranking & El Paso label is Dead
By: Petal
Elon Robinson, one of Jamaica’s top producers in the mid nineties has died. Robinson whose Top Ranking and El Paso label adorned several hits of the 90s passed away in a Miami Hospital on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 after being admitted with chest pains.
Some of his work over the years includes: “Fight Back” with Garnett Silk and Richie Stephens; “Suspicion”- Delroy Wilson; “Buff Baff” sung by Richie Stephens; “Baby Be Still” - Garnett Silk; “Knocking On Heavens Door” with Ed Robinson; “Does She” by First Blood and many others.
Throughout his career Robinson produced songs with many artists like: Terry Ganzie, Gregory Isaacs, Chaka Demus, Johnny P, Cutty Ranks, Jack Raddix, Tony Tuff, Singing Melody and others.
Robinson lived in Montego Bay for the past 30 years and was the owner of El Paso and Top Ranking Record Stores in Sam Sharpe Square, Baywest, Westgate and Spring Plaza, Born in Water Works, Westmoreland, he was a successful businessman operating many fabulous clothing stores in Western Jamaica as well.
He is survived by his wife Pauline children Roger, Randy, Paula and Susan. Mr. Robinson would have been 60 years old in December.
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