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Joey Altruda has been a driving force in the Jamaican music scene since 1981, shaping the sound of ska revivals and Afro-Cuban jazz fusions. Beginning with Tupelo Chain Sex and later performing as Jump With Joey, he helped fuel a global appreciation for Jamaican rhythms while collaborating across genres. In 2006, he received a lifetime achievement award for the Preservation Of Jamaican Music and Culture, underscoring his enduring impact on the soundscape of Caribbean-influenced music.