Official Dancehall MC Clash: Stone Love ft Ninja Man vs Merciless 2002

One of the most popular dancehall DJs of the late '80s and early '90s, Ninjaman was also perhaps the most controversial, thanks to his often violent, pro-gun lyrics. His bad-man image overshadowed the fact that he was a hugely talented freestyle lyricist, and the owner of a theatrical, stuttering delivery that made him a highly distinctive toaster. What was more, he did delve into social commentary at times, protesting war and the harsh realities of ghetto life rather than glamorizing their attendant violence. By the late '90s, Ninjaman was making far more headlines due to his turbulent personal life than his music, but even if his recording activities had tailed off, he remained a popular -- and still polarizing -- concert act.

Ninjaman was born Desmond John Ballentine on January 20, 1966, in Annotto Bay, in the Jamaican province of St. Mary. His family moved to Kingston when he was 11, and he started DJing a year later under the name Double Ugly. Initially performing for the Black Culture sound system, he moved over to the Kilimanjaro organization in the early '80s, and there got the chance to learn from Super Cat and Early B. He changed his name to Uglyman, then Ninjaman when another artist of the same name came forward. Kilimanjaro started its own label, and in 1987 Ninjaman got the chance to make -- and self-produce -- his first single, a duet with Courtney Melody called "Protection." It was a success and led to further hit collaborations under producer Lloyd Dennis in 1988, most notably "Cover Me" with Tinga Stewart and "Zig It Up" with Flourgon.

Over the next few years, Ninjaman recorded prolifically for a variety of producers, including King Jammy, Philip "Fatis" Burrell, Redman, Ini Kamoze, Bobby Digital, Gussie Clarke, and Steely & Clevie, among others. His hits over the years 1989-1992 established his image as one of the most dangerous rude boys around: the controversial "Murder Dem," the chilling "Permit to Bury," "Border Clash," "Laugh and Grin (Mad Ninja)," "Test the High Power," "My Weapon," "Above the Law," "Reality Yuh Want." He also continued to cut duets with partners like Cocoa Tea, Gregory Isaacs, and Linval Thompson, and teamed up with both Shabba Ranks and Admiral Tibett for "Time Is Serious." As Ninjaman's popularity began to approach that of Ranks -- at least in Jamaica, where all the gun talk wasn't yet a liability -- the two struck up a spirited rivalry, trading barbs at many a concert clash. At the height of his notoriety, Ninjaman christened himself with the alternate appellation "Original Front Tooth, Gold Tooth, Gun Pon Tooth Don Gorgon," and inspired a legion of imitators with their own ninja-themed names.


Merciless career began in the early 90’s with his first song “Len Out Mi Mercy” followed by his billboard topping album titled Mr Merciless, Numerous hit singles then followed such as Mama Cooking, Gal Gizada, Ole Gallis, Mama Cooking, God Alone and Mavis which garnered international success.

Merciless has recorded Collaborations with Hip Hop artist/Producer Lil' John, Rapper C-Murder, R&B crooner Aaron Hall, Soca Artist Tall Pree and with Reggae artists such as Rita Marley, Lady Saw, George Nooks, Cecile, Yami Bolo, Beenie Man, Elephant Man and his Arch-Nemesis Bounty Killa. To maintain his ever-growing fanbase and as reggae continues to evolve and include the fusion of jazz, reggaeton and other musical aspects, so does he. Merciless is at the peak of his career and enjoys being on stage and interacting with his fans. One of the highlights of his career took place at Sting 2000 where he challenged Ninja Man, Beenie Man and Bounty Killa to a lyrical battle and simultaneously defeated the trio.

Merciless contributes his musical influences to Shabba Ranks, Junior Demus, Dennis Brown, Super Cat and Bob Marley. Even as he continues to unrelentlessly top the charts today, with his lyrical ingenuity and the name Merciless bestowed upon him, two of many things that drive fear into his peers, He considers himself very Humble, Jovial and God-fearing. Merciless is a dominant force in reggae music and would like to thank God, His Family, Friends and his Fans for his success and considers them his number one priority.

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