Biography
Superman & Spiderman
Real name: Derrick Johnson & Courtney Allen
Effective period / Period of releases: 1993
Members: Courtney Allen, Derrick Johnson (2)
Jamaican duo DJ performers from the 80sIn 1984 they released as Superman and Spiderman, the Ranking Joe-produced album. Inspired by artists such as Michigan & Smiley and Yellowman & Fathead, the ‘super heroes’ performed on a number of Sound Systems including Metro Media, Destiny Outernational and Inner City. Their popularity resulted in recordings with producers including Steely & Clevie, King Jammy, Donovan Germain, Patrick Roberts and Charlie Morgan (2).
In 1993 the duo toured Europe to critical acclaim for their album It Ain't Easy, though after that they subsequently agreed to dissolve the partnership.