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Lee "Scratch" Perry was a Jamaican music producer and singer known for his contributions to reggae and dub music. In the 1960s, he founded his own label, Upsetter Records, and collaborated with the band The Upsetters. In the 1970s, he built the Black Ark studio, where he produced recordings for artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, and The Congos. Perry was a pioneer of dub, experimenting with studio effects and remixing. In 2003, he won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for "Jamaican E.T.". He also collaborated with international artists, including Beastie Boys and The Clash.
