Leslie Kong (20 December 1933 – 9 August 1971) was a Jamaican reggae producer. == Early life == Kong was born into a Chinese-Jamaican family. He had a "relatively comfortable upbringing" and attended St. George's College in Kingston. == Career == Leslie and his two older brothers Cecil and Lloyd ran a restaurant, ice cream parlour and record shop called Beverley's in Orange Street, Kingston. In 1961, he encountered a young Jimmy Cliff outside of his shop singing a song... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Leslie Kong first charted in 1967 with Tougher Than Tough (Rudie in Court).The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: The Israelites - #2: It Miek - #3: The Israelites - #4: Tougher Than Tough (Rudie in Court) - #5: Israelites
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