Do you know this about the Dancehall legend Echo Minott?

He is a veteran of the dancehall scene.

Naturally talented, this rising superstar was singing at local talent shows from a very young age.

In typical Jamaican style, Echo Minott's music doesn't just bring a sway to the hips but paints a lyrical picture that tells a story far more profound than the grooviness that the beat brings.

His first album, Youthman Vibration, was recorded in 1980, at the tender age of 17, for producer Prince Jammy. Amazingly, it was not released in Jamaica but rather under the Starlight label in London, UK.

The first album released under his pseudonym was Ten Miles, in 1983, recorded by his cousin.

His first UK hit was "Man in Love," recorded for Dillinger, and he went on to record the album "Echo Minott meets Frankie Paul" (Powerhouse), which was released in 1987, clearly making his mark as a dancehall artist.

Minott hit Jamaican #1 "with Love Problems," produced by Joe Gibbs, and soon after topped the Jamaican charts again with "Farmer Man."

In 1985, he was catapulted into the international reggae scene with his hit "Lazy Body," which was released on the Black Scorpion label.

Lazy Body was number one throughout the reggae world.

Several successes followed, during which he was a member of both Black Scorpion and King Jimmy's sound systems.

In 1986, his monster hit "what the Hell" hit number one on the Jamaican charts and remained at number one for a record-breaking three months!

"What the Hell" was the first song ever to use the raggamuffin beat of dancehall as we know it today.

He went on to release hit after hit, with chart-toppers like "Mr. Ruddy," "Follow Me," and "Whip Appeal," solidifying his position in the reggae world and thereby becoming a household brand.

In 1992 he moved to New York, where his international hit "Murder Weapon," made to the rhythm of Shaggys "Oh Carolina" topped the charts at number 1.

"Murder Weapon" was reworked during the UK jungle explosion between 1993 and 1994 and shot through the roof again.

On his return to Jamaica in 1994, more dancehall hits like "I am Black" and "Sensitive" were produced before he decided to retreat for a well-deserved break.

There is, however, an evident evergreen feel to Jamaican music that stands the test of time.

There were rumors of remakes of some of his oldies and some new issues in collaboration with and under the Maguari Productions label.

He subsequently resurfaced in 2005 with his album "The roots of Dancehall" under Maguari Productions.

Echo Minott holds the title of being a pioneer of the dancehall scene.

He still tours backed by sound systems and backing bands.

His 20-year legacy lives on in his music, and Echo Minott still enjoys a strong media presence on social media.