Prince Blanco (aka Mark Matthews) has a musical style that has been described as ‘alt-reggae’ and ‘classic reggae with attitude'. Born on the Isle Of Wight and raised in south-west London, England, he grew up heavily influenced by classic reggae music along with late-seventies punk rock and new wave.

Eventually finding his way to Toronto, he involved himself in the vibrant Canadian ska scene, touring throughout the '90s as a drummer and vocalist with The Skanksters, who released the acclaim...