Charly Black Biography: Parents, Religion, Songs, Real Name, Height, Age, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Instagram, Girlfriend

Desmond Méndez, famously known as Charly Black, is a well-known Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, deejay, selector, and singjay.

He is known for his infectious party anthems, viral hits like Gyal You a Party Animal (over 200 million YouTube views), and crossover success with tracks blending dancehall rhythms with global appeal, earning him widespread recognition in Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Desmond Méndez
• Stage Name: Charly Black
• Born: April 6, 1980
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Rio Bueno, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica
• Nationality: Jamaican
• Ethnicity: Jamaican
• Occupation: Singer, Deejay, Selector, Singjay
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Méndez
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Six
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life

Charly Black was born on April 6, 1980, in Rio Bueno, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Méndez.

He grew up in the countryside of Rio Bueno and attended Rio Bueno Primary and High School.

From age five, he participated in singing competitions, sparking his early passion for music and performance.

Details about his childhood family environment or any siblings remain private and are not publicly disclosed in reliable sources.

No names or further information on siblings are available. His ethnicity is Jamaican and his religion is unknown.

Educational background is limited to his primary and high school attendance in Rio Bueno, with his career focusing on self-taught music and dancehall from his teens rather than formal higher education emphasized in public records.

Career

Charly Black began recording in the early 2000s, releasing his first track Woman Is You in 2004 for Tree Top Records.

He gained international fame with Gyal You a Party Animal (2015), a massive hit in Mexico, South America, Spain, and the Caribbean, becoming one of the most-watched dancehall videos on YouTube.

Other popular tracks include Whine & Kotch (feat. J Capri), Girlfriend, Bike Back, Hoist & Wine, Spoil You, Slim Dolly, and You’re Perfect.

He has released studio albums like No Excuses (2023), compilation albums Multi-Talented (2013) and Rio Bueno (2021), and EPs such as Best Whine Riddim (2011).

Known for collaborations and live performances, his energetic style has kept him relevant in dancehall and reggae globally.

Personal Life

Charly Black is 46 years old with height unknown. He keeps his personal life private.

No public information is available about his current relationship status or past relationships. He has six children.

He focuses his public presence on music and performances without sharing romantic or detailed family information extensively.

Net Worth

Charly Black‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD.

His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties from hits like Gyal You a Party Animal and albums across platforms like YouTube and Spotify; live performances and international tours; royalties from viral singles and collaborations; licensing of his catalog for compilations and media use; and additional earnings from digital content and occasional brand partnerships in the reggae and dancehall industry.

Social Media

• YouTube: Charly Black

Discography

• No Excuses (studio album, 2023)
• Multi-Talented (compilation album, 2013)
• Rio Bueno (compilation album, 2021)
• Best Whine Riddim (EP, 2011)
• Gyal You a Party Animal (single)
• Whine & Kotch (feat. J Capri, single)
• Girlfriend (single)
• Bike Back (single)
• Hoist & Wine (single)
• Spoil You (single)