Dawn Penn

Dawn Penn is a Jamaican singer who gained popularity in the late 1960s with her soulful reggae tunes. Born in 1952 in Kingston, Jamaica, Penn was discovered by producer Coxsone Dodd while singing in her local church choir. Her breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of her iconic song "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)," which became a chart-topping hit in Jamaica and the United Kingdom. Despite her initial success, Penn faced a series of personal challenges and took a break from the music industry. However, her timeless hit continued to resonate with audiences, leading to a resurgence of interest in the 1990s. Dub and dancehall DJs began sampling and remixing "You Don't Love Me" into popular tracks, further cementing its status as a reggae classic. Today, Dawn Penn continues to perform and record music, solidifying her place in the history of Jamaican music as an influential and enduring artist.