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Nigel Lewis
12+ albums
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Artist Name: Nigel Lewis Birth Name: Nigel Hayden Lewis Birth Place and Date: Tobago, Dec 5 1966 Official Bio When “Movin” erupted onto airwaves in 1996 and everybody was caught up in "Moving to the Left," Nigel Lewis became a household name. He has since achieved many successes and accolades including the highest musical honor in Trinidad and Tobago when he was crowned Road March King. The phenomenal tide continued the following year when Nigel’s mega hit “Follow the Leader” planted a seed that is still growing today with over 500,000 certified copies sold, making it the largest single copyright revenue earner in the history of Calypso music. However, Nigel’s musical journey begins on the island of Tobago, the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the southern Caribbean Sea. His parents, a dancer and jazz musician respectively, definitely influenced his career path. Since the tender age of seven, Nigel sought refuge from hardships by imposing his self made security blanket called music where he draws from his personal triumphs. By the time Nigel was fourteen he had written and sung a song for the Prime Minister of his country, addressing the poor living conditions in his hometown of Toco. Shortly after Nigel’s performance the poverty stricken town of Toco saw improvements. Nigel Lewis has developed into a remarkable singer/songwriter/musician in many ways. Lewis taught himself to play six instruments without fo
