Elephant Man
Elephant Man
O'Neil Bryan (born 1974), better known by his stage name Elephant Man (or Energy God), is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist. He was given the nickname “Dumbo Elephant” from his classmates as a child for his big ears. The former member of the Scare Dem Crew is responsible for many of dancehall’s greatest hits.
Career
Elephant was born in the rough area of Seaview Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica. He was inspired by many musical legends from the same being who had risen to stardom before him and decided to take up music. One day, while singing at the gates of Shabba Ranks at King Jammy’s studios, Bounty Killer heard him and suggested forming a group with other Seaview teens wanting to take up music. That is when Ele joined the Scare Dem Crew (previously known as the Seaview Family), later continuing as a solo artist. He was later characterized for several trademarks, such as his dyed yellow-orange hair, his unique low-key voice, and his stage performance, which included jumping and running or even climbing on stage props and monitors. His acoustic trademark is a slight lisp.