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From the vibrant streets of Kingston to the global stage, Chris Blackwell's life is a testament to ambition, musical genius, and shrewd business acumen. Born into a privileged Jamaican family, Blackwell eschewed a predictable path, instead embracing a vision that would shape his phenomenal success. This is the story of how he built a reggae empire and amassed a considerable fortune. Early Days and the Genesis of Island Records Growing up amidst Jamaica's thriving music scene, Blackwell immersed himself in the sounds of ska and rocksteady....