Webbahamian r&b singer johnny kemp has died in jamaica. Webgod was waiting for johnny to take the step and afterwards he called him home. It is no “accident” that johnny lost his life on the beach. God knows that was. Webjohnny kemp, singer best known for the no. 1 r&b hit just got paid dies at 55. Webjohnny kemp, a bahamian r&b singer best known for the 1988 hit song “just got paid,” was found dead on april 16 in montego bay, jamaica. Webthe mastermind behind the 1988 hit just got paid passed away on apr. 16 after an accident on the tom joyner's cruise. Kemp began singing in bahamas. Webkingston, jamaica (ap) — bahamian r&b singer johnny kemp, who is best known for the hit song “just got paid,” has died in jamaica. Webkingston, jamaica (ap) — bahamian r&b singer johnny kemp, who is best known for the hit song just got paid, has died in jamaica.