Born 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica, Tony Matterhorn is a dancehall deejay and selector residing in the US. The nickname "Matterhorn" originates from a Jamaican menthol cigarette brand.
Tony Matterhorn is a popular Jamaican dancehall deejay. Matterhorn's worldwide popularity came in 2006, when he made a somewhat controversial song called "Dutty Wine" (Smash Riddim). The song is also a dance performed by young women, and many "dutty wining" competitions take place in Jamaica. The success of "Dutty Wine" has allowed Matterhorn's latest single "Goodas Fi Dem" (Gully Slime Riddim) to get significant airplay in Jamaica, North America and parts of the UK.
Tony Matterhorn born as Dufton Taylor Jr. on March 9, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica is a Jamaican dancehall deejay and selector. He is the fourth of seven children to Margie and Dufton Taylor, a singer. Matterhorn started as a DJ for Innercity Disco sound system then migrated to the US where he became a back-up deejay in New York City, with King Addie's sound system in the early 90s. He further established himself as an accomplished deejay with his lyrical and humorous abilities, especially at sound clashes worldwide. He toured Europe, Japan and the Caribbean extensively for stage shows and sound clashes. Matterhorn's worldwide popularity came in 2006, when he made a somewhat controversial song called "Dutty Wine" (Smash riddim). The song is also a dance performed by young women, and many "dutty wine" competitions take place in Jamaica. The success of "Dutty Wine" also allowed Matterhorn's next single "Goodas Fi Dem" (Gully Slime Riddim) to get significant airplay in Jamaica, parts of North America and the United Kingdom.