Daddy Ernie was born in London to Jamaican parents. His father was a renowned sound system operator in the Caribbean community, so music was very much a staple within his household.

From the beginning of his career Daddy Ernie understood the roots of Reggae music. His skills on the decks and selections of tunes soon made his a household name.

Daddy Ernie was involved with LWR, widely regarded as the UK’s first Black music station. Shortly after he had a brief stint with Time FM before hitting the big time with the first five-day-a-week reggae programme outside Jamaica. His show called Super Jam was born on Choice FM radio at the beginning of the 1990s.

His skills as a radio presenter have grown over the years and as a result he has hosted ‘International Night’ at Sumfest in Jamaica and was the main host for Jamaica’s 50th anniversary celebrations in London. During his yearly trips to Jamaica he presented shows transmitted by Choice FM in London and also took part in one of the island’s most prestigious awards ceremony with Richie B.

He became known as the DJ who pushed it into the mainstream and began to achieve cult following with fans.

Today he hosts events, interviews celebrities, presents a show on Vibes FM and DJ’s in top clubs across Europe, the Caribbean and the USA. Catch Ernie on "The Worldwide Radio Network", Fridays at Kool97 FM Jamaica and 1095Jamz in New York.