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Admiral T, whose real name is Christy Campbell, is a French singer of reggae-dancehall music. Besides Francky Vincent, he is one of the most popular and successful Guadeloupean singers. He is also a designer and the creator of the clothing trademark WOK LINE. ==Biography== Born in 1981 on the French island of Guadeloupe, he was one of two children. At the age of 6, he joined the dancehall group Karukera Sound System; he left the group in 1992 to start a solo career; releasing his first album ''Mozaïk Kréyòl''. During the sneak preview of Sean Paul at Bercy Stadium in 2004, Admiral T outperformed himself and drew much attention.〔(Interview of Admiral T (traduction) ), 3 December 1982〕 Universal Music Group's delegates who attended this concert decided to sign Admiral T and re-released his album on Universal Records, featuring artists like Wyclef Jean or French rapper Rohff. Admiral T's album became a hit throughout the West Indies, France and Europe. In 2005, Admiral T starred in Guadeloupean director Jean-Claude Barny's the film ''Nèg Maron''. The following year, he released his second album, ''Toucher L'Horizon'', which also gained popular and commercial success and got awarded a ''Césaire of Music Award'' in October 2006. Admiral T spent much of 2007 in France, London and the Caribbean on his ''"Fòs A Péyi La"'' Tour (from his title song duet with Kassav'). Admiral T also wan a ''Skyrock Music Award'' in December 2007 and a ''Virgin music Award'' in February 2008. He launched his own clothing line (WOK LINE ) and made a new tour in Africa during 2008. The following year, Admiral T performed in Germany at Summerjam, Europe's biggest reggae festival and at Dominica's World Creole Music Festival. On 19 April 2010, he released his 3rd album : ''Instinct Admiral'', comprising featurings of Machel Montano, Busy Signal, La Fouine, Médine, Young Chang MC, Lieutenant, Patrick Saint-Éloi, Fanny J and Awa Imani. Besides his solo career, Admiral T is also the producer of the newcomer reggae-dancehall singer Wyckyd J. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Admiral T」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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