Jennifer Esmerelda Hylton (born July 14, 1968) known professionally as Foxy Brown, is a Jamaican reggae singer. Her first introduction to the reggae charts was via the Steely & Clevie-produced versions of Tracy Chapman's "(Sorry) Baby, Can I Hold You Tonight" and "Fast Car," the former even entering Billboard's Black Singles Chart.Larkin, Colin (1998) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae, Virgin Books, , p. 42 These led to her being regarded as Jamaica's Tracy Chapman. She released her debut album Foxy, in 1989, which showcased her original songwriting. In 1990 she had a hit with the dancehall single "Always For Me", and a second album, My Kind of Girl, followed in the same year. She also had a hit with Johnny P called "If you Love Me"."Foxy Brown." Retrieved from Mywire.com on 1 February 2007. In her later years, she struggled with mental-health issues.
Discography Foxy (1989), RAS/Sanctuary/BMG My Kind of Girl (1990), RAS/Sanctuary/BMG Whip Appeal (1992), VP
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