ENTERTAINMENT
Reggae History
with Prince Mydas
The remarkable journey of Anthony Hawthorne — a voice, songwriter and performer whose story travels from Jamaica’s dancehall era to international stages, film, faith and new recordings.
A compact preview of Prince’s career. Scroll through the milestones, or open the complete illustrated history.
Kingston rootsEarly years in Kingston, Jamaica.
King Jammy studioFirst studio experiences and recording exposure.
Ruff Kutt KrewAMD, stage coordinator, lead vocalist and band leader.
Red FoxBackground-vocal credit on As a Matter of Fox.
Patra & film workThe Specialist Dillon era, KLA$H and Patra.
Mad CobraMilkman and Sexperience.
Grafton StudiosFour by Four and Shabba collaborations.
Inner CircleJamaika Me Crazy — credited vocals.
Hot ShotFeatured vocal on “Hope” with Shaggy.
5 million sales awardRIAA-certified sales of over 5 million copies.
10 million worldwide awardWorldwide sales of over 10 million copies.
Lucky DayFurther Shaggy vocal credits.
ShowtimeTheme song credit on the 2002 Eddie Murphy / Robert De Niro film.
Clothes DropSongwriting credits and MCA turning point.
MOBA & Rik RokIndependent artist-business chapter begins.
Gleaner coveragePrince Mydas and Rik Rok in the press.
Made for StageIndependent recorded work; tour dates not yet confirmed.
TV3 Ghana · Bands AliveJudge; 30 June 2009 final at National Theatre, Accra, with a live TV3 broadcast.
Ghana · Shasha MarleyTouring chapter with Shasha Marley; individual venues still being documented.
Accra charity & musicLittleBigSouls appearance and advertised Love Your World 5000 autism charity event.
Music ministryPraise & Worship Leader and President of Music Ministry at The Lord’s Garden, Ghana.
One God Live ConcertBilled at North Legon’s Charismatic Evangelistic Ministry on 29 November.
Premier Gospel · Reggae VibesPresenter bringing reggae into Christian radio broadcasting.
Ordained pastorOrdained in 2020; subsequently pastored Refuge Pentecostal Ministry for three years.
Faith leadershipKingdom Generation (2024); Infinity Church lead vocalist and spiritual leader (2025).
Radio & media revivalInterviews, press and renewed visibility.
There’s a Balm in GileadGospel-infused reggae release.
The new chapterNew music, ministry and international bookings.A lifetime on stage, on air and in ministry.
Follow the moments, listen to the music, open the original press accounts, and discover why this history belongs on your next stage.
The Kingston foundation
The sounds, studio culture and musical networks of Kingston laid the groundwork for Anthony Hawthorne’s career.
Ruff Kutt Krew · Shabba Ranks
Musical leadership and live vocals with Shabba Ranks, including performances in Japan. An international education in rhythm, showmanship and stagecraft.
Patra · KLA$H · Mad Cobra · dancehall
Studio collaboration, musical direction and film soundtrack work brought Prince’s talents across recordings, live performance and screen.
The late-1990s chapter also includes Inner Circle’s 1998 album Jamaika Me Crazy, with vocal credits under the name Prince Hawthorne.
The Shaggy years
From the globally recognised Hot Shot album and “Hope” to continuing recordings and touring, Prince contributed to an era that brought reggae to huge international audiences.
Rik Rok · MOBA · The Gleaner
The Jamaica Gleaner documented Prince’s work with Rik Rok and Nigel Staff on their independent MOBA project. Explore the contemporary newspaper record, not just a retrospective claim.
Prince Mydas: his own musical journey
Alongside his work with Shabba Ranks and Shaggy, Prince developed an independent performing and recording career. His career-wide destinations include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, West Africa, Japan, Thailand, Colombia and Réunion.
His independent identity connects Jamaican reggae, international stages, broadcasting and his later ministry work.
Ghana: on stage, on television, in ministry.
Prince's story continued in Ghana. He judged and performed on TV3’s Bands Alive, including the televised National Theatre final in June 2009, and toured with Shasha Marley.
His 2010 chapter includes the LittleBigSouls charity concert, The Lord’s Garden worship and music leadership, MOKA Entertainment press coverage and an advertised appearance at Love Your World 5000. In 2014 he was billed for No Tribe’s One God Live Concert.
Reggae Vibes. Faith. A calling.
From 2018 to 2020 Prince presented Reggae Vibes on Premier Gospel, bringing his reggae knowledge and gospel message to radio audiences. A special Reggae Vibes Christmas Party Mix is also part of his broadcast history, with its year still to be confirmed.
Ordained as a pastor in 2020, Prince served Refuge Pentecostal Ministry for three years. His continuing faith story includes Kingdom Generation in 2024 and Infinity Church in 2025, where he served as Lead Vocalist and Spiritual Leader.
A Balm in Gilead · A living legacy
Prince combines a lifetime of reggae craft with uplifting new material. The music continues through radio, live appearances, faith and international bookings.
Every chapter opens another door.
Not just a timeline: authentic recordings, artists, press and performances, with a direct path to discover more.
Shabba Ranks & Ruff Kutt Krew
From Kingston studios to global stages: Assistant Musical Director, stage coordinator, lead vocalist and band leader, with Japan touring in 1991 and 1994.
Live performances
Patra, KLA$H and dancehall
The mid-1990s brought studio and stage work with Patra, plus a film-and-soundtrack chapter captured in Prince’s career archive.
View press & creditsShaggy — Hope / Hot Shot
Prince Mydas’s featured vocal on “Hope” connected his voice to Shaggy’s internationally successful Hot Shot album.
Explore recordings
Showtime and international touring
“Still the One” appears on a soundtrack album associated with Showtime; Prince also continued performing internationally with Shaggy.
Watch live & mediaThere’s a Balm in Gilead
Released 30 August 2026. Prince’s latest work brings his Jamaican reggae heritage into a gospel-influenced chapter focused on hope and healing.
Rik Rok, Prince Mydas & the MOBA story
In a contemporary Jamaica Gleaner article, Mel Cooke reported on a listening party featuring Rik Rok and Prince Mydas, working with keyboard player Nigel Staff through their Music Owned By Artists (MOBA) project.
The report documents an independent music venture and the artists’ move beyond conventional dancehall expectations. The original photograph identifies Rik Rok on the left and Prince Mydas on the right.
Photograph: Archive original has not yet been recovered at sufficient quality, so it is not being substituted or AI-recreated here.
Read the original Gleaner article ↗Easy listening to Rik Rok, Prince Mydas
A contemporary report of the 2006 listening session and MOBA collaboration. The original newspaper photograph is being sourced separately.
Mel Cooke · Jamaican press archiveWatch it. Hear it. Read it. Book it.
Explore records, releases and artist catalogues.
Live & Media ↗Watch live performance, films and showreels.
Press & Interviews ↗Read newspaper articles and media coverage.
Radio Feedback ↗Follow radio support and recent interviews.
Events ↗See upcoming public appearances.
Bookings ↗Request festivals, concerts and engagements.
You know the history.
Now book the voice.
Prince Mydas brings international reggae experience, a distinctive catalogue and a powerful personal story to a live event. From roots and dancehall heritage to soul and gospel-influenced material, a booking can be shaped for your audience and production.
All dates, fees, performance format, touring party and production arrangements are subject to individual agreement.
