Artist Biography by AllMusic

D.O.B 1955, May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies. Washington has been involved in the Jamaican music industry since the early 70s. He was taught to play drums in a band named Stepping Stone by Joseph Hill of Culture. Hill sang lead vocals with the band until a disagreement with the hotel management where the band was playing resulted in Washington filling the role. Washington’s connection with Hill resulted in a recording session at Joe Gibbs studio and the release of his vocal debut, ‘Rockers No Crackers’. Following the singing venture Washington returned to playing drums for Culture in session for the controversial Africa Stand Alone. The album met with mixed reviews and the drummer moved on, finding work on the North Coast where he performed at a hotel where Stevie Wonder was a guest. The Motown Records legend jammed with Washington and his band and in 1982 encouraged the singer to emigrate to the USA. Washington subsequently settled in Detroit and retired for a five-year period. When Leroy Sibbles of the Heptones toured the USA he sought out Washington in Detroit to play drums at a concert in the city. Following the performance Sibbles invited Washington to Canada where he played with his band and joined the Sattalites. After leaving the Sattalites Washington played drums for Shinehead in New York and embarked on an international touring schedule. Following his global jaunt Washington set up his own record label and released ‘Feel The Vibes’, which proved a minor hit in New York. The single led to various recording sessions including his overdue breakthrough at Coxsone Dodd’s other Studio One Recording studio based in Brooklyn. The Studio One success led to sessions in Jamaica with Lloyd Campbell who produced Get Next To Me. His success led to a glut of releases, including ‘Can’t Keep A Good Man Down’, ‘Careless Minded People’, ‘Breaking Up’, ‘The Love Of God’ and ‘Open Your Eyes’.



Upon inking a record deal with 454 Life Entertainment, Drew Deezy has become the voice of the streets of San Jose, maintaining an unforgettable presence in the tracks and in the videos he is featured in. It is not difficult to understand the appeal of Drew Deezy, the authoritative, commanding figure leading off the hit records “We Get Money” and “We International.” Drew Deezy’s street credibility is untouchable, and his music is powerful.

Raised in the streets of San Jose, Drew Deezy grew up in a tough environment of gang-related crimes and violence. Good-hearted and humorous around his friends and family but a leader in the streets, Drew knew what it took to survive and prosper in the habitat he was raised in. Drew translated his success in the streets to a serious musical career, creating his own record label Metal Mouth Records and releasing the album “It’s Our Time” with his brother-in-law Cam in 2004. This release caught the attention of Bay Area industry executives, but his record label was forced to fold when all of his partners went to prison, leaving him as the only artist left standing. Even after the fold of Metal Mouth Records, Drew Deezy continued expanding his skills as a musician and songwriter. But in 2007, street life caught up to Drew, as he was sentenced to two years in state prison. This incident only strengthened Drew’s resolve to make it as a rapper, and he spent every breathing day writing and improving his rap ability. 

After his release, he was approached by 454 to sign to their label. Drew Deezy will be sharing his tales and his experiences with his fans on his upcoming solo album, a project sure acquaint the World with what Drew Deezy is all about.

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