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C. J. Lewis
Birth name Steven James Lewis
Born (1967-02-01) 1 February 1967 (age 57)
Origin Peckham, London, England
Genres Reggae
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1989–present

C. J. Lewis (born Steven James Lewis, 1 February 1967) is a British reggae singer. His biggest hit single was the 1994 cover version of "Sweets for My Sweet". The track was produced by Phillip Leo, as was his debut album, Dollars (UK No. 44). The vocals were performed by Samantha Depasois, a British vocalist who also sang on the tracks "Uptight (Everything's Alright)" and "Best of My Love", and provided the vocals for Dollars. Leo co-wrote original material on Dollars, including "Dollars" (UK No. 34) and "R to the A" (UK No. 34).

Discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
UK
NLD
NZ
Dollars
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: MCA
44 83 16
Rough 'N' Smooth
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: MCA
11
Roadblock
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: CNR Music
Feel My Vibe...
The Best of C.J. Lewis
43

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
AUS
BEL
FRA
IRE
NLD
NZ
"Sweets for My Sweet" 1994 3 45 9 69 6 4 3 Dollars
"Uptight (Everything's Alright)" 10 24 18 19 11
"Best of My Love" 13 28 11
"Dollars" 34
"R to the A" 1995 34 15 49 6 Rough 'N' Smooth
"Rough 'N' Smooth" 1996 7
"Left & Right" 31
"Roadblock" 1997 16 Roadblock
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