Chuck Fender was born Leshorn Whitehead on June 15, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He always had a special love for music, making a hobby of impersonating some of his favourite entertainers as a youngster. It didn't take him long to decide to pursue his dream in the music business. Frequently travelling between Jamaica and New York to hone his deejaying skills, he spent most of his time at King Jammy's studio, where he released his debut single 'Shut Yuh Mouth When Bad Man Talking' on the Tight Clothes riddim for John John (King Jammys' son).