Desmond Dekker, born Desmond Adolphus Dacres in 1941 in Jamaica, was a pioneering artist in ska, reggae, and rocksteady music. Alongside his group, The Aces, he recorded some of the earliest reggae hits, including "Israelites", "007 Shanty Town", "It Mek", and "You Can Get It If You Really Want". These tracks brought Jamaican music to international audiences in the 1960s and 1970s. Desmond Dekker is credited with introducing the world to the vibrant sounds of Jamaica, influencing countless artists and shaping the global reggae movement.

• Genres: Регги, Ска, Альтернатива
• Country: Jamaica
• Language: English, Gaelic