Prince Buster, born Cecil Bustamente Campbell, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer known as one of the pioneers of ska music. He gained popularity in the 1960s with influential hits like "One Step Beyond" and "Al Capone," which uniquely combined elements of American R&B, calypso, and Jamaican folk music. His innovative sound and energetic performances played a significant role in the development of the ska and rocksteady genres, influencing later artists such as Madness and The Specials. Prince Buster's contributions to music have made him an integral figure within the history of Jamaican and global popular music.