Remembering Lieutenant Stitchie: A Voice That Bridged Dancehall and Gospel
Jamaican music has lost one of its most distinctive voices. Lieutenant Stitchie, born Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, died on September 28, 2026, at Kingston Public Hospital. His passing followed years of health challenges after a severe brain haemorrhage in 2024. From the sound-system culture of Spanish Town, Stitchie rose to prominence with a style that was unmistakably his own: rapid-fire delivery, sharp humor and vivid storytelling. His breakthrough song, “Wear Yu Size,” helped introduce...
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Jamaican music has lost one of its most distinctive voices. Lieutenant Stitchie, born Cleveland “Cleve” Laing, died on September 28, 2026, at Kingston Public Hospital. His passing followed years of health challenges after a severe brain haemorrhage in 2024. From the sound-system culture of Spanish Town, Stitchie rose to prominence with a style that was unmistakably his own: rapid-fire delivery, sharp humor and vivid storytelling. His breakthrough song, “Wear Yu Size,” helped introduce...
